CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI

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A new twist on an old favorite! Mozzarella tucked inside each meatball creates a forkful of flavor. Kids of all ages will dig in!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sticks (1 oz each) mozzarella string cheese, cut into 18 (3/4-inch) cubes
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1 jar (48 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 egg
12 oz uncooked spaghetti
2/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place cheese cubes in small resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag and freeze at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of the pasta sauce. Stir in beef, onion, salt, oregano and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (2-inch) balls. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each ball, sealing it inside. Gently place in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining pasta sauce into 5-quart Dutch oven. Cover; heat to simmering over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Gently stir in meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; keep warm.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 99 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2050 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

Jarrid Thelen
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These meatballs were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but they were still good.


Joseph Ambani
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Jeff Visser
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again soon.


christopher sapp
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were very flavorful and moist.


MD Ggman
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said, and they turned out perfect.


Valentina Capolna
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out too brown. I think I cooked them for too long.


Muheki Accra
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the cheese filling was good.


Sohaib write08
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I thought these meatballs were a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Haneen Mohamed
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Saifal Zamaan
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I made these meatballs for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mehreen kanwal Mehreen kanwal
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These meatballs were delicious! The cheese filling was a great touch, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tracey McEachin
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Eze Vitus
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cheese filling was a delicious surprise. I will definitely be making these again.