Spaghetti And Meat Squares Recipes

BAKED SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×9 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, egg, Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add meatballs, in batches, and cook until all sides are browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and stir in marinara sauce. Add pasta to the prepared baking dish and top with meatballs; sprinkle with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble the meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. meatballs., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and water. Add the meat, breadcrumbs and cheese and mix until just combined (your hands are the best tool). Do not overwork it.
• Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from oven and use a metal spatula to turn the meatballs (they will stick a bit but should release easily when you scrape under them with the spatula). Put the meatballs back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes, until they are nicely browned and almost cooked through.
• In the meantime, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet. Taste it and adjust the seasoning if necessary (I usually add a healthy pinch of sugar and some freshly ground black pepper). Transfer the browned meatballs to the marinara sauce, leaving the fat behind. Cover loosely with a lid or foil and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the flavors marry and the meatballs are cooked through. Keep warm until ready to toss with pasta.
• While the meatballs are cooking, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain, then toss with the sauce and meatballs (you may find it easier to toss everything together in the pasta pot rather than the skillet; it depends on the sizes of pans you are using.). Serve topped with fresh basil and more grated cheese.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked meatballs can be frozen, in their sauce, for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop until the meatballs are hot in the center.

SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Mix all ingredients except pasta sauce and spaghetti. Press mixture evenly in ungreased rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cut into 1 1/4-inch squares.
• Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear; drain. Separate meat squares.
• Mix meat squares and pasta sauce in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve over spaghetti.

*SPAGHETTI SQUARES*

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350ºF. Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
• BROWN meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add peppers; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta sauce. Add jalapeno puree. Add more to taste if necessary.
• DRAIN spaghetti; toss with Romano cheese, margarine and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Place in greased 13x9-inch pan; top with layers of ricotta cheese, meat mixture and mozzarella cheese.
• BAKE 20 minute or until heated through.

SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400°. Mix all ingredients except pasta sauce and spaghetti. Press mixture evenly in ungreased rectangular pan, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches. Cut into 1 1/4-inch squares.2. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear drain. Separate meat squares.3. Mix meat squares and pasta sauce in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve over spaghetti.TO MAKE AHEAD: Cool meat squares 5 minutes. Place on cookie sheet freeze uncovered 15 minutes. Place meat squares in airtight 1 1/2-quart freezer container and label. Freeze no longer than 2 months. About 45 minutes before serving, heat meat squares and pasta sauce to boiling in 3-quart saucepan reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve over spaghetti.FOOD for THOUGHT Having beef for dinner? Beef provides a super source of the mineral zinc, which is important for growth, wound healing and your ability to taste foods."During my good week when I'm on chemo, I cook make-ahead foods and freeze them so that on the days when I have less energy and can't cook, I can just put something in the oven and still have a great meal to eat with my family. It's important to use your energy wisely when you have it because it comes and goes during treatment." -ANNE R.NUTRITION FACTS: High in iron, potassium, folic acid and vitamin A good source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 435 (Calories from Fat 145) Fat 16g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 900mg Potassium 690 Carbohydrate 56g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 20g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 16% Calcium 6% Iron 20% Folic Acid 18% Magnesium 14% DIET EXCHANGES: 3 Starch, 1 High-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1 FatHelpful For These Side Effects: (d)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.