02/06/2016
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Ingredients
1 lb spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth or stock
24 ounces crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons Chinese parsley, chopped
6 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 egg, beaten
5 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 piece raw egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, 2 cloves garlic, egg, salt and pepper then mix thoroughly.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and mold until a spherical shape is formed. Continue this step until the mixture is consumed.
Arrange the molded mixture in a greased baking tray then preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 minutes.
Heat a cooking pot then pour-in olive oil.
When the oil is hot enough, sauté the garlic and onions.
Pour-in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Add the beef stock, parsley, and basil then simmer for 15 minutes.
Put-in the ¼ cup parmesan cheese and baked meatballs them simmer for 5 minutes
Place on top of the cooked spaghetti then serve. Share and enjoy!