Spooky Spaghetti and Stuffed Meatballs for a Fang-tastic Feast

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey or chicken
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
• 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
• 1 cup Cheese (e.g., mozzarella) substitute with any melty cheese

For the Spaghetti

• 8 ounces Spaghetti gluten-free optional
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce add garlic or herbs if desired

Equipment

• Oven
• mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Pot
• large pan

Method 

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings. Mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, placing a small piece of cheese in the center.
4. Bake the meatballs on the prepared sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
5. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain.
6. Heat the marinara sauce in a pan over medium heat, adding garlic or herbs if desired.
7. Serve spaghetti on a platter topped with meatballs and marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg