Make birthdays even more special by serving this delightful Spaghetti Meatballs. Rather than simply serving spaghetti in all its lonesome, add in sizeable meatballs and hide an ample amount of vegetables in the sauce to turn it into a healthy, but mouthwatering dish that will surely amaze the celebrant and guests.
With each meaty bite, you can slurp up a flavor profile that differs from the familiar sweetness of pinoy spaghetti, making it an exciting experience that will introduce both you and your loved ones to a whole other world of flavor.
Spaghetti Meatballs
Ingredients
For Boiling:
- 500 g. spaghetti pasta
- Water, for boiling
- Salt
Meatballs:
- 250 g. ground pork
- 250 g. ground beef
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 pc. egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to season
- Oil, for searing
Spaghetti:
- Oil, for sautéing
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 750 g. Spaghetti Sauce Sweet-style
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- Grated cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the carrots, chop it, then blend it in a food processor. Slice the red bell pepper and onion. Place it in the food processor and blend it as well.
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, eggs, and Nestle All-Purpose Cream. Mix it all together.
- In a separate bowl, add the ground pork, ground beef, the carrot mixture, garlic, Maggi magic Sarap, black pepper, and salt. Mix it all together, then add the breadcrumbs-egg mixture. Mix again. Make sure to chill your meat before working with it.
- In a pan, heat the oil. Shape the meatballs, then place it in the pan to cook. Flip it over after one side has turned golden-brown. Once cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a plate. Set aside.
- Using the same pan, sauté the garlic, carrot mixture, onions, oregano, and butter.
- Dissolve a Maggi Magic Chicken Cube in hot water.
- Once the aromatics have been fully incorporated with each other, pour in the tomato sauce and chicken stock. Mix well.
- After the sauce has fully combined, add the meatballs back in. Pour in Nestle All-Purpose Cream. Season with salt and black pepper. Leave it to simmer.
- In a pot, season boiling water with salt. Add the spaghetti pasta and let it cook for 6 minutes. Once it has become al dente, remove it from the pot and transfer it to the pan with the sauce. Toss until the pasta is fully covered in the sauce. Season with black pepper and parsley.
- Arrange the spaghetti with the meatballs on top. Garnish with cheese and parsley.
Rather than having to order a tray or bilao of spaghetti, cook your own large serving of Spaghetti Meatballs and watch as your hard work makes everyone smile with delight. Cooking your own serving of spaghetti will also make this special event even more special, especially if the celebrant is your child.
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