Food Network's Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is delicious, I made it for my very critical parents, who never like anything I make, just because they don't like anything new... but even they loved it!!!! it's the best spaghetti & meatballs I've ever had! Ingredients:
1/3 cup bulgur |
1/2 cup hot water |
4 ounces lean ground beef |
4 ounces italian sausage |
1 medium onion, very finely chopped |
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten |
3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper |
4 cups spaghetti sauce (your favorite flavor) |
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf (or chopped fresh parsley) |
1 lb spaghetti noodles (whole-wheat preferably) or 1 lb linguine (whole-wheat preferably) |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 ounce romano cheese |
Directions:
1. To prepare meatballs: Combine bulgur and water in a small bowl. Let stand until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a rack with cooking spray and place it over a baking sheet lined with foil.
3. Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, egg whites, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and the soaked bulgur in a large bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 24). Place the meatballs on the rack and bake for 25 minutes. Blot well with paper towel.
4. To prepare sauce & spaghetti: Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil. Bring sauce to a simmer in a pan. Add the sauce to meatballs and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in basil (or parsley).
5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti (or linguine) until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with the sauce and meatballs and serve with grated cheese.
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