Family-Style Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Name: Family-Style Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. onion powder; 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese; 1/2 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1 apple, grated Safeway 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup CLASSICO FAMILY FAVORITES Traditional Pasta Sauce; 1/3 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces; 2 Tbsp. whipping cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 apple, grated Safeway 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
4 plum tomatoes, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup CLASSICO FAMILY FAVORITES Traditional Pasta Sauce
1/3 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
2 Tbsp. whipping cream

1
Heat oven to 375F.
2
Combine panko and seasonings in large bowl; stir in cheese.
3
Reserve 2 Tbsp.
4
cheese mixture for later use.
5
Add next 5 ingredients to remaining cheese mixture; mix just until blended.
6
Shape into 12 meatballs, using 1/4 cup meat mixture for each.
7
Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
8
Bake 22 to 25 min.
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or until done (165 degrees F).
10
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
11
Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
12
Return water to pan; stir in tomatoes and garlic.
13
Cook on medium heat 3 to 5 min.
14
or until tomatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
15
Add pasta sauce, basil and cream; mix well.
16
Add spaghetti; toss to evenly coat.
17
Serve spaghetti mixture topped with meatballs and reserved cheese mixture.

746

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. onion powder, 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, and more.

Yes, Family-Style Spaghetti & 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!

Family-Style Spaghetti & Meatballs

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