Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 ounces fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 ounces mozzarella cheese; 3 tablespoons rapeseed oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 roasted red peppers (from a jar); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 orange, juice; ⅞ cup beef stock; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 ounces green olives, pitted and sliced; spaghetti, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 ounces mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons rapeseed oil
1 small onion, diced
2 roasted red peppers (from a jar)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 orange, juice
⅞ cup beef stock
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces green olives, pitted and sliced
spaghetti, to serve

1
For the meatballs:.
2
Mix the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, garlic, seasoning, parsley and oregano.
3
Mix well with damp hands and make 10-12 balls.
4
Cut the mozzarella into 10-12 chunks.
5
Flatten each meatball and press a piece of mozarella into the centre.
6
Gather the meat around it and pinch to make sure it is sealed.
7
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry for around 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
8
For the sauce:.
9
Fry the onion in the pan juices until softened.
10
Add the tomato paste, orange juice, stock and vinegar.
11
Bring to the boil, then using a hand blender, puree the sauce a little.
12
Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer for 25 minutes until cooked through.
13
Just before serving add the olives.
14
Serve with spaghetti.

625

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb ground beef, 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella 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.

Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti

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