LIGHTER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 slice whole-wheat sandwich bread, ground into coarse crumbs
8 ounces ground sirloin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 portobello mushroom, stem removed and chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 large egg white
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 small bunch fresh basil
3 sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
Parmesan, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Pulse the sandwich bread in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Add the beef, 1/4 cup onion, mushroom, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley, and egg white; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; pulse again to finely chop and combine. Portion into about 20 meatballs (about 1-inch in diameter) and place on a plate.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add the remaining garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and broth. Tie sprigs of basil and thyme together with kitchen twine; add to the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add the meatballs and continue to simmer, without stirring, until the meatballs are partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 10 minutes more or until fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti.

Samad Zakhmi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the meatballs can be made ahead of time. The sauce is also very flavorful and can be used for other dishes.


Qasimkhan khan
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Nafhil Alemu
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This was my first time making spaghetti and meatballs from scratch and it turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Intano Tamino
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I've also tried making it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.


Jeremia Jacobus
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the meatballs can be made ahead of time. The sauce is also very flavorful and can be used for other dishes.


Doris Florence
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This was my first time making spaghetti and meatballs from scratch and it turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rahul Thakur
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I've also tried making it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.


Kenzie John
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The meatballs were delicious, and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Thandidzo Mambo
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved these! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Fazal Rhman
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This recipe is a family favorite. The meatballs are always a hit, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it over spaghetti, but it's also great with other pasta shapes.


Alexa Meyline
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This was my first time making spaghetti and meatballs from scratch and it turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sa'adah Jugulde
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Op Gang
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasar Hayat
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.


Jeevan Khulal
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was bursting with flavor. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.


Megan Buttery
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Will definitely make this again.


Shanaali 996
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Henry Okolo
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This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a game-changer! The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.


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