Spaghetti Meatballs In Ninja Cooking System Recipes

NINJA COOKING SYSTEM

Steps:

• 1. I purchased my Ninja Cooking System thru QVC for a discounted price and received all these items (you see in photo) to go with it. You can purchase the Ninja on their online site as well as other retail stores too.
• 2. STOVETOP: Allows you to sear and sauté. Searing & browning meat, and sautéing vegetables develops added flavors, color, and texture to your meals.
• 3. FAST ONE-POT MEAL MAKING: The Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System's Triple Heat Technology provides heat to both the sides & bottom of the pot that you to create complete meals all at the same time. [You can place uncooked noodles, sauce and frozen meatballs into the Ninja and it will cook to perfection in less than 1/2 hour.]
• 4. LAYERED MEALS: You can make casseroles with every ingredient done properly --vegetables, crispy toppings, and meats prepared to perfection. Or you can use the roasting rack and place protein & vegetables on rack while starch is on the bottom. Again, they cook to perfection.
• 5. SLOW COOKING: The Ninja is also a SEARious slow cooker -- the STOVETOP setting allows you to sear your meats first, then SLOW COOK all in the same appliance.
• 6. STEAM INFUSED ROASTING: The Ninja has steam-oven capability to make your meats juicier and cut cooking time by up to 30%. Taking less time & cooking in a steam environment result in juicy, flavorful foods. -- NO PREHEATING REQUIRED IN ANY MEAL.
• 7. STEAM INFUSED BAKING: Steam baked desserts are moister and healthier. By baking in a steam environment, you only have to use HALF the fat, plus you get cakes that are spongier & more delicious.
• 8. 30 MINUTE MEALS: Here are some 30 minute recipes that I have tried. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/chicken-veggie-skewers-w-thai-coconut-sauce.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pasta/spaghetti-meatballs-in-ninja-cooking-system.html?p=36
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• 14. DESSERTS: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/impossible-french-apple-pie-3.html?p=2 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/light-kiwi-lime-angel-food-mini-cupcakes.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate/kahua-brownies-w-cinnamon-cream-caramel.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/fruit-dessert/blueberry-oatmeal-bars.html?p=4
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS IN NINJA COOKING SYSTEM

Steps:

• Ninja Cooking System -- http://www.ninjakitchen.com/
• Pour 4 cups of water into pot. Place your dry pasta down into the water. No need to break in half unless you want to. Add your sauce and the frozen meatballs.
• Set the oven to 300 F for 25 minutes. Cover and cook until pasta is tender and meatballs done. Stir occasionally while cooking. (I used my own homemade uncooked meatballs and they turned out delicious. I did cook for 7 addtl minutes. If you use a thinner sauce use 1/2 cup less water.
• Serve immediately right from the pot. You can lift out and take it to the table with lid on. Serve this with some Italian bread and a nice salad.

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Set pressure cooker to the sauté function, and heat 2 tablespoons oil in the pot. Stir in garlic, red pepper and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, salt and basil sprigs; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes (lower the sauté function to low or briefly turn the machine off if the sauce splatters too much).
• Meanwhile, make the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, chopped basil, egg, salt and garlic. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
• Pour 1 cup water into sauce in pot, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of pot (if you don't do this, the burn light may turn on). Scatter uncooked spaghetti over the sauce. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over spaghetti, stirring gently (try to keep the spaghetti on top of the sauce), then top with meatballs.
• Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Manually release the pressure, then remove the cover and stir to separate the spaghetti. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan. At this point, the pasta will be almost but not quite cooked through. Place the top back on the pressure cooker (loosely) and let it sit for 3 to 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and spaghetti is al dente but not mushy.
• Serve dolloped with ricotta, if using, and sprinkled with thinly sliced basil and more Parmesan if you like.

SPAGETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH NINJA COOKING SYSTEM

Steps:

• Pour a4 cups water into pot.
• Stir in spaghetti, sauce and meatballs.
• Set OVEN to 300 for 25 minutes.
• Cover and cook until pasta is tender and meatballs are hot, stirring occasionally.
• NOTE: When using thinner sauces, use 2/ 3/4 cup water.
• For whole grain and thicker pastas, increase cooking time by 2-5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and cream. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then mash the mixture with a fork. Mix in the oregano, pepper flakes, black pepper, salt and bacon. Gently work in the pork, veal and beef. Be careful not to knead it into oblivion, or the meatballs will be tough little pebbles. Fry a little of the mixture in some butter and oil in a skillet and taste, adjusting seasonings. Roll into small meatballs, about an inch across. (If you have a kitchen scale, measure an ounce apiece.)
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large sauté pan, warm the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs, turning every couple of minutes. (Work in batches if they won't all fit in the pan.) Transfer them to a roasting pan big enough to hold them all. Pour 2 cups of cold water into the pan and transfer it to the oven to bake for 20 to 30 minutes or so, until the meatballs are cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water, and heat the marinara sauce in a pot. When the spaghetti is tender, toss it with the sauce. Season to taste. Put the cheese in a bowl and set it on the table. Make sure to ask your family if they want their meatballs on top of the spaghetti or on the side.