Spaghetti And Spicy Roasted Pepper Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti And Spicy Roasted Pepper Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground veal (or may use ground beef or ground pork as well); 2/3 cup roasted red pepper, minced; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 onion, minced; 2 eggs; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs (pulse bread slices in your food processor or crumble stale bread with fingertips); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for preferred spiciness); 1/2 - 1 cup water; Serve meatballs with; 1 1/2 - 2 quarts spaghetti sauce; cooked spaghetti (I use Dreamfield's lower glycemic spaghetti)

Servings: persons

For the meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground veal (or may use ground beef or ground pork as well)
2/3 cup roasted red pepper, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 onion, minced
2 eggs
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (pulse bread slices in your food processor or crumble stale bread with fingertips)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for preferred spiciness)
1/2 - 1 cup water
Serve meatballs with
1 1/2 - 2 quarts spaghetti sauce
cooked spaghetti (I use Dreamfield's lower glycemic spaghetti)

1
Mix together all ingredients, adding water last and using only as much water as it takes for the meat to come together without being too thick.
2
Line a baking pan with nonstick foil or nonstick spray.
3
Form meat mixture into 18 large meatballs, patting them lightly into large balls, and placing them evenly apart on the baking pan.
4
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 40 minutes or until firm.
5
Place meatballs in a large saucepan or dutch oven and cover with 1 1/2-2 quarts of spaghetti sauce and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
6
Serve meatballs in sauce over cooked spaghetti.

529

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground veal (or may use ground beef or ground pork as well), 2/3 cup roasted red pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti And Spicy Roasted Pepper 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 Spicy Roasted Pepper Meatballs

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