Food Network'S Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs

Name: Food Network'S Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: meatball; 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; spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles; 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

Servings: persons

meatball
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
spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles
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

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 350u00b0F 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.

748

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: meatball, 1/3 cup bulgur, 1/2 cup hot water, 4 ounces lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Food Network'S Old-Fashioned 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!