Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These tender and juicy meatballs, bursting with a savory blend of ground beef, pork, and a surprise center of melted cheese, are nestled in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. Accompanied by perfectly cooked spaghetti, this classic Italian dish is elevated to new heights.
In addition to the main recipe, we offer a tantalizing array of variations to suit every palate. Craving a vegetarian option? Our Lentil and Vegetable Stuffed Meatballs provide a hearty and nutritious alternative, packed with protein and fiber. For those who love a kick, the Spicy Italian Meatballs bring the heat with a zesty blend of chili flakes and cayenne pepper. If you prefer a creamy twist, the Creamy Mushroom Sauce is the perfect complement to the savory meatballs.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring success every time. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI
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
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.
GIANT SPAGHETTI-STUFFED MEATBALL RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
SPAGHETTI STUFFED MEATBALLS
Saw this idea on rachel ray, but it was one gigantic meatball, so I rewrote it to indivdual size meatballs. They are still quite large, one meatball is more then filling for your appetite!
Provided by Rogers Roaster
Categories European
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 Meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a dutch oven 1/2 full of water to a boil. (I use a little EVO and salt. one the salt helps quicken the boil time , and two the oil helps the noodles from sticking together.).
- Place your noodles in the boiling water and cook until they are soft. Once done, strain the noodles, and mix the noodles with the sauce. Set aside to cool, well be stuffing the meatballs with the spaghetti and sauce.
- Combine ground beef, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, sea salt, white pepper, oregano, parsley, garlic. and parmesan cheese, until its well mixed together.
- Now there are a few ways to hollow out your patties, either with a small bowl or ramekin. I used a hamburger stuffer, then reshaped the meatball, so its round and not a patty. Either way works, once again that is up to your discretion and whatever you find easiest.
- After your patty is shaped, spoon in about 1/2 cup of cooked spaghetti and sauce in your hollowed patty. Then place the other patty on top and seal generously. Then roll the meatball in flour to help the seal the patties together.
- Place your formed meatballs in a shallow baking pan, spoon extra sauce over each meatball, and let a layer of sauce cover the pan. Sprinkle some extra parmasean cheese over each meatball. Approximately every 15 minutes baste each meatball generously with sauce and cook at 350 - 400 degrees for about 45 - 60 minutes.
CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI
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
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
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
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
JUMBO CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Transfer to a small bowl, add the milk and set aside to soak. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the beef, parsley, parmesan, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes; mix with your hands to combine. Add the bread-milk mixture and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Dampen your hands and shape the meat mixture into 4 large balls. Make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb and stuff with a mini mozzarella ball, then mold the meat around the cheese. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake until browned and firm, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup water, the basil sprigs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and add to the sauce, spooning some of the sauce on top. Continue cooking, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs, until tender and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Serve with ricotta and chopped basil.
- You can form all of these meatballs a day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right ground meat: A combination of ground beef and ground pork provides a flavorful and moist meatball. You can also use all beef or all pork, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to season the meatballs generously. A good combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian herbs will give them plenty of flavor.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses provides a gooey, cheesy center for the meatballs. You can also use other types of cheese, such as cheddar, fontina, or Asiago.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: The meatballs should be cooked through before you add them to the spaghetti sauce. You can cook them in a skillet, in the oven, or in a slow cooker.
- Make sure the spaghetti sauce is flavorful: The spaghetti sauce is an important part of this dish, so make sure it's flavorful and delicious. Use a good quality canned sauce or make your own from scratch.
- Serve the meatballs and spaghetti with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese is the perfect finishing touch to this dish. It adds a salty, cheesy flavor that complements the meatballs and spaghetti sauce perfectly.
Conclusion:
Cheesy stuffed meatballs and spaghetti is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish that's perfect for a family meal. The meatballs are packed with flavor and the spaghetti sauce is rich and delicious. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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