Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti; 1 pound ground pork or chicken; 1 egg; 2 cups puffed rice cereal; Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1/3 palm full; 8 scallions, 2 finely chopped, 6 cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup tamari dark soy, divided; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced on an angle; 1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced; 2 inches ginger root, grated; 4 cloves garlic, grated; 1 pound triple washed spinach, leaves stripped of larger stems, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, available on Asian foods aisle of market; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, available on Asian foods aisle of market

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
1 pound ground pork or chicken
1 egg
2 cups puffed rice cereal
Black pepper
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1/3 palm full
8 scallions, 2 finely chopped, 6 cut into 2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup tamari dark soy, divided
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced on an angle
1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
2 inches ginger root, grated
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 pound triple washed spinach, leaves stripped of larger stems, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, available on Asian foods aisle of market
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, available on Asian foods aisle of market

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Place a pot of water on to boil for spaghetti.
3
When it comes to a boil, salt the water and add pasta to cook to al dente.
4
Heads up: reserve 1/2 cup cooking water just before draining.
5
Place pork in a mixing bowl.
6
Add the egg to the bowl.
7
Place rice cereal in food processor and pulse into a bread crumb like consistency.
8
Add cereal crumbs to bowl.
9
Add salt, pepper, five-spice powder, 2 chopped scallions and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
10
Mix the meat balls thoroughly.
11
Form 1 1/2-inch balls and coat with 1 tablespoon oil, scatter onto a baking sheet and roast 15 minutes.
12
When the meatballs are close to done and the pasta is in, heat a large skillet over high heat with enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the skillet, a couple of tablespoons.
13
Add the snow peas, red pepper, remaining cut scallions, ginger and garlic, stir-fry 2 minutes add spinach and wilt, 1 minute.
14
Add the remaining soy sauce, about 1/3 cup, and the sesame oil then drain, add in pasta cooking water and toss to combine so pasta can soak up sauce, about 1 minute.
15
Garnish with sesame seeds and top with lots of meatballs.

1073

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, 1 pound ground pork or chicken, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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