Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs PT75M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1106/ab/b/693231/300x200x90.jpg To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried. 6 servings Ingredients: ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, or Romano cheese (1 ounce) 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, or linguine ½ cup slivered fresh basil leaves, or chopped fresh parsley 4 cups prepared marinara sauce 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 medium onion, very finely chopped 4 oz. hot Italian sausage 4 oz. lean ground beef ½ cup hot water ⅓ cup bulgur

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 486 Kcal
Prep Time 40 Mins
Cook Time 35 Mins
Total Time 75 Mins

02 Ingredients

Sauce and Spaghetti
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, or Romano cheese (1 ounce)
- 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, or linguine
- ½ cup slivered fresh basil leaves, or chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
- ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
- 4 oz. hot Italian sausage
- 4 oz. lean ground beef
- ½ cup hot water
- ⅓ cup bulgur

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03 Method

Step 1

To prepare meatballs: Combine bulgur and water in a small bowl. Let stand until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a rack with cooking spray and place it over a baking sheet lined with foil.
Step 3

Combine ground beef, sausage, onion, egg whites, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and the soaked bulgur in a large bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 24). Place the meatballs on the rack and bake for 25 minutes. Blot well with paper towel.
Step 4

To prepare sauce and spaghetti: Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil. Bring sauce to a simmer in a Dutch oven. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in basil (or parsley).
Step 5

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti (or linguine) until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with the sauce and meatballs and serve with grated cheese.
Step 6

Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. One slice makes about ⅓ cup.

04 Author

Ellie

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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs

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