Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipes

CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic powder and egg; shape into 12 meatballs.
• Press 1 cheese slice into each meatball, enclosing completely.
• In 3-quart saucepan, bring pasta sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve over hot spaghetti.

CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs and egg; shape into 12 meatballs. Press 1 cheese cube into each meatball, enclosing completely.
• In 3 quart saucepan, bring pasta sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve.

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; fry onion and 2 cloves of the garlic, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, and half each of the salt and pepper; reduce heat, partially cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs; mix in bread crumbs, basil, 2 tbsp (30 mL) water and the remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Mix in beef. Divide and shape into 24 meatballs, using about 2 tbsp (30 mL) meat mixture per ball. Press a cheese cube into each ball; shape meat around it to cover. Place stuffed meatballs on a greased and foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated 425°F (220°C) oven until cooked through, about 12 minutes. Using tongs, transfer meatballs to sauce mixture, gently stirring in to coat; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until tender but firm, around 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well; divide among plates. Spoon sauce and meatballs overtop.
• Tip: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or, for extra zing, with hot pepper flakes.

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Place cheese cubes in small resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag and freeze at least 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of the pasta sauce. Stir in beef, onion, salt, oregano and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (2-inch) balls. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each ball, sealing it inside. Gently place in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour remaining pasta sauce into 5-quart Dutch oven. Cover; heat to simmering over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Gently stir in meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; keep warm.
• Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan cheese.