{"id":38,"date":"2023-10-24T21:14:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/?p=38"},"modified":"2023-10-24T21:19:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:19:22","slug":"spaghetti-and-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/main-course\/spaghetti-and-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Spaghetti and Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meatballs:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>1 1\/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread&nbsp;<br>1\/4 c. milk&nbsp;<br>1 1\/2 lbs. ground chuck&nbsp;<br>2 eggs&nbsp;<br>1\/3 c. chopped parsley&nbsp;<br>3 T. grated Parmesan cheese&nbsp;<br>2 minced garlic cloves&nbsp;<br>1 1\/2 t. salt&nbsp;<br>1\/2 t. pepper&nbsp;<br>2 T. olive oil&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a large bowl combine milk and bread crumbs. Let stand to soften. Add ground chuck,eggs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well. Form into 2 inch meatballs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat oil. Cook meatballs over medium high heat turning until browned on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spaghetti and sauce:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)&nbsp;<br>1 can petite cut tomatoes&nbsp;<br>1 small can tomato paste&nbsp;<br>1 c. water&nbsp;<br>1\/4 c. sugar&nbsp;<br>3 T. ketchup&nbsp;<br>1\/2 t. oregano&nbsp;<br>2 cloves minced garlic&nbsp;<br>1\/2 t. salt&nbsp;<br>1\/4 t. pepper&nbsp;<br>1 small onion finely minced&nbsp;<br>1 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)&nbsp;<br>2 T. olive oil&nbsp;<br>Parmesan\u2013for top&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat oil. Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, paste, water, sugar, ketchup, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix and simmer on low heat (with the lid on) for 30 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Layer spaghetti, then sauce, then meatballs and Parmesan on top.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grocery list:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Olive oil&nbsp;<br>2 eggs&nbsp;<br>Italian bread loaf&nbsp;<br>1 1\/2 pounds ground chuck&nbsp;<br>Parmesan&nbsp;<br>fresh parsley&nbsp;<br>1 pod of garlic&nbsp;<br>1 small onion&nbsp;<br>olive oil&nbsp;<br>salt&nbsp;<br>pepper&nbsp;<br>oregano&nbsp;<br>sugar&nbsp;<br>ketchup&nbsp;<br>mushrooms&nbsp;<br>1 can petite cut tomatoes&nbsp;<br>1 small can tomato paste&nbsp;<br>1 12 oz package thin spaghetti&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meatballs:&nbsp; 1 1\/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread&nbsp;1\/4 c. milk&nbsp;1 1\/2 lbs. ground chuck&nbsp;2 eggs&nbsp;1\/3 c. chopped parsley&nbsp;3 T. grated Parmesan cheese&nbsp;2 minced garlic cloves&nbsp;1 1\/2 t. salt&nbsp;1\/2 t. pepper&nbsp;2 T. olive oil&nbsp; In a large bowl combine milk and bread crumbs. Let stand to soften. Add ground chuck,eggs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. 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