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Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs for Halloween Fun

Delightful Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, perfect for Halloween fun!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 1 large Egg essential for binding
  • 1 cup Cheese (e.g., mozzarella) any melty cheese works
For the Sauce and Pasta
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce enhance with herbs or red wine
  • 8 oz Spaghetti use gluten-free pasta if needed
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Grated Onion/Zucchini for added moisture

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • pot
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings. For extra moisture, fold in grated onion or zucchini. Let sit while preheating the oven to 375°F.
  2. Take small portions of the meat mix, flatten in your palm, place a cube of cheese in the center, and mold the meat around it to form balls. Arrange on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Check with a meat thermometer to ensure it's at 160°F.
  4. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, then toss with marinara sauce.
  5. To serve, create a bed of saucy spaghetti on each plate, place meatballs on top, and garnish with fresh basil or grated cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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