{"id":607,"date":"2025-09-12T23:27:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/?p=607"},"modified":"2025-09-12T23:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:42:41","slug":"spaghetti-and-meatballs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/main-course\/spaghetti-and-meatballs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spaghetti and Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meatballs:<\/strong>
1 1\/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread
1\/4 c. milk
1 1\/2 lbs. ground chuck
2 eggs
1\/3 c. chopped parsley
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
2 minced garlic cloves
1 1\/2 t. salt
1\/2 t. pepper
2 T. olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti and sauce:<\/strong>
1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)
1 can petite cut tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 c. water
1\/4 c. sugar
3 T. ketchup
1\/2 t. oregano
2 cloves minced garlic
1\/2 t. salt
1\/4 t. pepper
1 small onion finely minced
1 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 T. olive oil
Parmesan\u2013for top<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cooking Instructions<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Serves 6 – 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Meatballs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


In a large bowl combine milk and bread crumbs. Let stand to soften. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add ground chuck,eggs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Form into 2 inch meatballs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat oil. Cook meatballs over medium high heat turning until browned on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaghetti and sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Heat oil. Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add tomatoes, paste, water, sugar, ketchup, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix and simmer on low heat (with the lid on) for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer spaghetti, then sauce, then meatballs and Parmesan on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grocery List:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Italian bread loaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 1\/2 pounds ground chuck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Parmesan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • fresh parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 pod of garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 small onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • ketchup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • mushrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 can petite cut tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 small can tomato paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 12 oz package thin spaghetti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Suggested Sides :<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • French Bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salad with tomatoes, red onions, and croutons\u2013with raspberry vinaigrette dressing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • homemade applesauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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