FOOD NETWORK'S OLD-FASHIONED SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

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This recipe is delicious, I made it for my very critical parents, who never like anything I make, just because they don't like anything new... but even they loved it!!!! it's the best spaghetti & meatballs I've ever had!

Provided by beckyd52890

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup bulgur
1/2 cup hot water
4 ounces lean ground beef
4 ounces Italian sausage
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups spaghetti sauce (your favorite flavor)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf (or chopped fresh parsley)
1 lb spaghetti noodles (whole-wheat preferably) or 1 lb linguine (whole-wheat preferably)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 ounce romano cheese

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a rack with cooking spray and place it over a baking sheet lined with foil.
  • 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.
  • To prepare sauce & spaghetti: Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil. Bring sauce to a simmer in a pan. Add the sauce to meatballs and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in basil (or parsley).
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 1388.4, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 17.3, Protein 26.3

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