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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs
Steamed Green Beans and Basil French Bread
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 2 (24-oz) jars marinara sauce
- 12 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 (8-oz) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix together beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, and ½ cup water in a bowl using your hands; shape into 1-inch balls.
- Cook meatballs, in batches, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or just until browned.
- Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Whisk together marinara, 1 cup water, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning in dish.
- Add uncooked spaghetti, stirring to coat. Top with meatballs, and cover.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until pasta is done.
- Uncover and top with cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Top with basil.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen green beans
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- ½ loaf whole wheat French bread, sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Side Dish Instructions
- Steam beans according to package directions; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rub cut sides of garlic over bread; brush with oil, and sprinkle with basil and desired amount of kosher salt and pepper.
- Bake 5 minutes or until toasted.
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