Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bread, any kind, with crust; 2 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth or milk; 12 ounces ground turkey; 12 ounces lean ground beef, preferably 85 percent lean; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup chopped parsley, more for garnish; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, more for garnish; 3/4 teaspoon salt, more for pasta water; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 onion, minced; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 slices bread, any kind, with crust
2 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth or milk
12 ounces ground turkey
12 ounces lean ground beef, preferably 85 percent lean
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped parsley, more for garnish
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, more for garnish
3/4 teaspoon salt, more for pasta water
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, minced
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

1
Place bread in a large bowl and sprinkle with broth or milk until soaked.
2
Allow to sit 5 minutes, then squeeze out and discard most of the liquid; crumble bread.
3
Add turkey, beef, egg, 1/2 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, salt, pepper, half the onion and a third of the minced garlic.
4
Mix well and form into golf-ball-size balls ( about 24).
5
In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
6
Saute meatballs until browned, about 10 minutes.
7
Remove from heat, set aside.
8
In a large saucepan, combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining minced onion and remaining minced garlic.
9
Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes.
10
Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
11
Add meatballs to pan of sauce.
12
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente.
14
To serve, drain pasta and divide among four to six bowls.
15
Top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bread, any kind, with crust, 2 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth or milk, 12 ounces ground turkey, 12 ounces lean ground beef, preferably 85 percent lean, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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