Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (Hamburger Meat); 1 yellow onion, chopped in food processor; 2 green bell peppers, chopped in food processor; 1 bunch green onion, chopped with knife; 2 1/2 tablespoons of wet minced garlic, in jars; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 3 eggs; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 cup olive oil; tony's seasoning salt; vermicilli noodles

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef (Hamburger Meat)
1 yellow onion, chopped in food processor
2 green bell peppers, chopped in food processor
1 bunch green onion, chopped with knife
2 1/2 tablespoons of wet minced garlic, in jars
3/4 cup parmesan cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3 eggs
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon basil
1 cup olive oil
tony's seasoning salt
vermicilli noodles

1
In a large bowl dump meat, green onions, milk, bread crumbs, eggs, cheese, and parsley inches Sprinkle plenty of Tony's Chachere over mixture. (This will only add flavor,,,it will not make it spicy.) Using hands, knead until all ingredients are well mixed. Take half of mixture and set in a separate bowl.
2
With one half of meat mixture -- roll into 1.5 inch meatballs. Heat 1 cup of Olive Oil in skillet on medium-high heat. When ready, put meatballs in grease. Fry about 6 minutes on each side, or until a Darker Brown crust appears on most of meatball. Do this until all are cooked. Turn oil off & put meatballs on a separate plate.
3
With remaining oil in same skillet, add the remaining meat mixture from earlier. Also add chopped onion and bell pepper w/juices from food processor. Stir really good. Cook until meat is cooked. Add tomato paste, sugar, basil, and garlic. Stir good. Add water, enough to make a sauce texture, not runny. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add more Tony's until desired taste. Add meatballs. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, keep stirring. Serve over cooked vermicilli noodles. YUM-O!

1438

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 lbs ground beef (Hamburger Meat), 1 yellow onion, chopped in food processor, 2 green bell peppers, chopped in food processor, 1 bunch green onion, chopped with knife, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti & 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.

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

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