Best 6 Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipes

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**Indulge in a Delightful Culinary Journey: Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti, a Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable dish that combines the richness of cheese-stuffed meatballs with the comforting embrace of spaghetti. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. The juicy and tender meatballs, generously filled with a luscious cheese center, are perfectly complemented by the savory tomato sauce, which is simmered to perfection with a delightful blend of herbs and spices. As you twirl the spaghetti around your fork, you'll experience a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate, leaving you utterly satisfied. This article presents a collection of recipes that will guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering dish, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of culinary delight.

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CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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Spaghetti and meatballs are a go-to meal on busy nights, but this recipe takes it up a notch with mozzarella stuffed meatballs. Using string cheese makes prep super easy and few ingredients make it super fast.

Provided by Moms Who Think

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
2 ounces mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 12 (1/2-inch) slices
26 ounces (1 jar) Italian style pasta sauce
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic powder and egg; shape into 12 meatballs.
  • Press 1 cheese slice into each meatball, enclosing completely.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, bring pasta sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve over hot spaghetti.

SLOW-COOKER CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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Nothing says "home cooking" like a good plate of meatballs. Tiny balls of fresh mozzarella are the "surprise inside" this hearty dish, which uses the slow cooker as a prep shortcut.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
8 oz small fresh mozzarella balls
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars (25 oz each) tomato pasta sauce
12 oz uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, basil, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and eggs. Shape into 14 to 16 (2-inch) meatballs. Press 1 small mozzarella ball into center of each meatball, sealing it inside.
  • In 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all sides.
  • Pour 1 jar of the pasta sauce into 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Carefully place browned meatballs over sauce. Pour second jar of pasta sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • When about 15 minutes are left, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 7 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1890 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g

GIANT SPAGHETTI-STUFFED MEATBALL RECIPE BY TASTY



Giant Spaghetti-Stuffed Meatball Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: hot italian sausage, ground beef, seasoned breadcrumb, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, shredded mozzarella cheese, spaghetti, marinara sauce, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb hot italian sausage
1 lb ground beef
1 cup seasoned breadcrumb
⅓ cup fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ lb spaghetti, cooked al dente, with sauce
marinara sauce, to serve
shredded parmesan cheese, to serve
fresh basil, to serve

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add the Italian sausage, ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan, eggs, and milk, and mix until well combined.
  • Line a large glass bowl with plastic wrap, and spray thoroughly with cooking spray.
  • Spread the meat mixture along the bottom and sides of the bowl, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella in the base of the meat mixture, then top the spaghetti with sauce on top.
  • Using the plastic wrap, form the meat into a large ball, ensuring there are no holes or cracks.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place ball on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Place a large spoon full of marinara in the center of a plate. Top with the spaghetti-stuffed meatball, marinara, Parmesan, and basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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I got this recipe from Tops courtesy of Ragu. My family loved these meatballs. I added some salt and pepper to my meatball mix. I used 1-inch pieces of mozzarella cheese. I baked my meatballs in the oven on 350 for 30 minutes then finished them in the sauce as directed.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 (1/2-inch)
16 ounces ragu old world style pasta sauce
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs and egg; shape into 12 meatballs. Press 1 cheese cube into each meatball, enclosing completely.
  • In 3 quart saucepan, bring pasta sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.4, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 828.4, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 37.2

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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A new twist on an old favorite! Mozzarella tucked inside each meatball creates a forkful of flavor. Kids of all ages will dig in!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sticks (1 oz each) mozzarella string cheese, cut into 18 (3/4-inch) cubes
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1 jar (48 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 egg
12 oz uncooked spaghetti
2/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place cheese cubes in small resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag and freeze at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of the pasta sauce. Stir in beef, onion, salt, oregano and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (2-inch) balls. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each ball, sealing it inside. Gently place in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining pasta sauce into 5-quart Dutch oven. Cover; heat to simmering over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Gently stir in meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; keep warm.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 99 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2050 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 lb mild sausage
1 cup breadcrumb
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
½ cup whole milk
½ cup parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Brown the meatballs well: This will help keep them moist and juicy on the inside.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the meatballs: This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a large pot to cook the spaghetti: This will give the pasta plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce about halfway through cooking the pasta: This will give them time to heat through without overcooking.
  • Serve the meatballs and spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of fresh parsley: This will add extra flavor and color to the dish.

Conclusion:

Cheese-stuffed meatballs and spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of savory meatballs, tangy tomato sauce, and al dente spaghetti is irresistible. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give cheese-stuffed meatballs and spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed.

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