Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the meat mixture into 24 meatballs.
- In a 12-cup muffin tin, press 1 tablespoon of cooked spaghetti into each cup. Top each with a meatball.
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Bite-sized and easy to eat
- Perfect for appetizers or party food
User Comments:
- "These are so delicious and easy to make!"
- "The meatballs are moist and flavorful."
- "I love the combination of spaghetti and meatballs in a muffin bite."
- "These are a hit at every party I bring them to."
- "The sauce is tangy and flavorful."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before serving.
- If you don't have a muffin tin, you can bake the meatballs in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- You can use any type of spaghetti you like.
- You can add other ingredients to the meat mixture, such as chopped mushrooms or spinach.
