ITALIAN SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS FOR TWO

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This dish was so popular at our church's potluck functions that I asked for the recipe. It has become a favorite at family gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves
2-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 slice sandwich bread, toasted and crumbled
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cooked vermicelli
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, celery leaves and cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in batches; drain. , In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, bread, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt; add meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with vermicelli; sprinkle with additional cheese.

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