MEXICAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
These are really good. I served them in flour tortillas instead of spaghetti with same toppings also really good.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Beef
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. For the meatballs: Mix all ingredients together and shape into golf ball size balls. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Arrange meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray the meatballs with cooking spray. Bake in oven for 15 minutes
- 2. Meanwhile make the sauce. Add oil to large skillet. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the chipotles and brown sugar and saute another 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and remove the meatballs from the oven and add them to the sauce and let them continue to cook in the sauce.
- 3. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Place spaghetti on a plate and top with meatballs and sauce. Finish with crumbled Queso Fresco cheese and fresh cilantro.
- 4. I also served these meatballs in grilled flour tortillas with the same toppings. Other toppings that are good with this is sliced red onion, guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
MEXICAN-STYLE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
It's your classic Italian entree with a Mexican kick! The crumbled corn tostadas, chili powders, chili peppers, and chipotle peppers are the difference from your run-of-the-mill meatballs and sauce. The lean turkey makes it very healthy!
Provided by Sachin K.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a sheet of aluminum foil onto a baking sheet, and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Place the ground turkey into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the Mexican chili powder, guajillo chile powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Add the egg, olive oil, chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, and Anaheim pepper. Mix well with your hands until evenly blended, then sprinkle with the tostada crumbs and bread crumbs. Mix again until the bread crumbs are incorporated. Form the meatball mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs have lightly browned and are no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. Turn the meatballs over after 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- After you have flipped the meatballs, stir together the diced tomatoes, diced onion, chipotle chile, spaghetti sauce, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until the onion is tender.
- Once the meatballs are ready, stir them into the sauce, and cook 5 minutes longer. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.1 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1041 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
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