Not-So-Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Not-So-Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried basil

1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 eggs

½ cup finely chopped onion

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

4 cloves garlic

finely chopped

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

1 (45 ounce) jar traditional-flavor pasta sauce

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place wire racks over 2 baking sheets lined with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Combine beef salt oregano basil black pepper rosemary and chili powder in a large bowl. Stir in eggs onion cilantro and garlic until evenly distributed. Gradually incorporate bread crumbs until mixture is moist but not gooey.

Step 3

Scoop up meat mixture using a mini ice cream scoop and shape into balls that are slightly smaller than golf balls. Arrange meatballs on prepared wire racks.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden about 30 minutes. Flip and continue baking until browned on the other side about 15 minutes more.

Step 5

Transfer meatballs to a large pot; pour in pasta sauce. Bring to a simmer; cook until flavors combine at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Not-So-Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 438.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.4g 53%

Carbohydrates: 36.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 6.7g 27%

Sugars: 15.6g

Fat: 20.4g 31%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 120.8mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 1379.9IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.3mg 125%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 6.9mg 12%

Folate: 59.7mcg 15%

Calcium: 130.6mg 13%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 66.9mg 24%

Potassium: 892.2mg 25%

Sodium: 2450.1mg 98%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 183.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.