Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Meatballs And Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups minced onion; 1/4 cup water; 4 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 pound ground sirloin; 3/4 pound ground pork; 1 (1.5-ounce) slice firm white bread, crumbled; 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti; Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups minced onion
1/4 cup water
4 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 pound ground sirloin
3/4 pound ground pork
1 (1.5-ounce) slice firm white bread, crumbled
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Stir in onion; cover and cook 10 minutes. Uncover; stir, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 15 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup water, stirring to loosen browned bits; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
2
Place marinara sauce in a Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over low heat.
3
Combine onion mixture, basil, and next 6 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl. Add ground sirloin, ground pork, and crumbled bread; stir gently to combine. Shape meat mixture into 18 (2-inch) balls. Place meatballs in sauce. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until meatballs are done.
4
While meatballs simmer, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
5
Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

415

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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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups minced onion, 1/4 cup water, 4 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce, and more.

Yes, Meatballs And Spaghetti 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.

Meatballs And Spaghetti

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