Spaghetti 'In' Meat Balls Recipe

Name: Spaghetti 'In' Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups bowtie pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup onion-small dice; 1 tablespoon garlic-minced; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef-grass fed; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1/2 cup dried currants (or diced dried cranberries or apricots); 1/4 cup pistachios-shelled; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1.5 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store bought-organic)-divided; 2 tablespoons salt; 1.5 tablespoons black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups bowtie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup onion-small dice
1 tablespoon garlic-minced
1.5 pounds lean ground beef-grass fed
2 eggs
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 cup dried currants (or diced dried cranberries or apricots)
1/4 cup pistachios-shelled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1.5 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store bought-organic)-divided
2 tablespoons salt
1.5 tablespoons black pepper

1
In a saucepan, cook pasta according to directions; if you typically like it al dente, cook it 2 minutes longer this time; remove from heat, drizzle with 1 T olive oil (so it doesn't stick), and reserve.
2
Heat 2 T olive oil in a pan and add onions; cook until translucent.
3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer; remove contents of the pan and reserve.
4
In a large bowl, mix onion/garlic mixture, ground beef, eggs, paprika, nutmeg, cayenne, oregano, currants, pistachios, cheese, half of the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
5
Working in batches, dice bowties on a cutting board.
6
Add to the beef mixture and mix well.
7
Roll mixture into 1 to 2 inch balls.
8
On medium, heat 1 T olive oil in a pan and add meat balls to the pan; add the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce to the pan and cook for ~10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.

1221

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 2 cups bowtie pasta, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup onion-small dice, 1 tablespoon garlic-minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti 'In' Meat Balls 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 'In' Meat Balls

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