San Giorgio® Spaghetti and Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Serves
6
6
Ready in
45mins
45mins
Prep time
Cooking time
730 calories per serving
These meatballs are stuffed with a cube of mozzarella, then cooked directly in simmering sauce for a quick and cheesy take on a classic comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (16 oz) San Giorgio® Spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 jar (24 oz) strained puréed tomatoes (passata)
- 3/4 tsp salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp pepper, divided
- 12 oz lean ground beef
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese block, cut into 16 cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in high-sided skillet or large saucepan set over medium heat. Cook garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in tomatoes, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together beef, sausage, bread crumbs, egg, remaining oil, and remaining salt and pepper until combined. Roll into 16 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Press cube of mozzarella into each ball, wrapping meat around it, to completely cover and enclose cheese.
- One at a time, drop meatballs into sauce. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Transfer meatballs to bowl. Reduce heat to low.
- Toss together pasta, reserved cooking liquid, sauce and basil until well coated. Serve pasta topped with meatballs; sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Parmesan.
Tips
Use sweet or spicy Italian sausage, depending on preference.
Comments
Recipe provided by San Giorgio® Pasta.
Nutrition information
- Calories 730kcal 37%
- Fat 33.0g 51%
- Saturated fat 11.0g 55%
- Carbs 74.0g 25%
- Sodium 1090mg 45%
- 8.0g sugar
- 5.0g fiber
- 36.0g protein
- 115mg cholesterol
Nutrition information
- Calories 730kcal 37%
- Fat 33.0g 51%
- Saturated fat 11.0g 55%
- Carbs 74.0g 25%
- Sodium 1090mg 45%
- 8.0g sugar
- 5.0g fiber
- 36.0g protein
- 115mg cholesterol
