Spaghetti and Meatballs with lots of Cheese

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"Spaghetti and meatballs is better when made homemade. It’s much tastier than purchasing ready to cook spaghetti and meatballs and tomato sauce. Served with a piece of delicious French bread and a bottle of wine. Or, serve this up to your friends together with a slice of garlic bread and fresh okra salad for a perfect meal idea! This pasta favorite is guaranteed to please the entire crowd."
-- @Winosity
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 6

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ingredients

  • 14 ounce dried spaghetti
  • 10 ounce ground beef
  • 6 ounce chorizo
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped oregano
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle peppers
  • 2 tabelspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 ounce yellow bell pepper
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup beef stock

Method

  • Step 1

    Cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine beef with bread crumbs, finely chopped chorizo, parmesan, oregano, minced garlic, a teaspoon of salt and chipotle peppers.

  • Step 3

    Mix until fully incorporated and form them into 16 balls.

  • Step 4

    Add oil in a heated skillet. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides. Set aside.

  • Step 5

    Using the same pan, sauté minced onions until fragrant.

  • Step 6

    Add crushed tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, beef stock, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.

  • Step 7

    Add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes.

  • Step 8

    Serve pasta with a generous scoop of meatballs and sauce.

  • Step 9

    Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.

  • Step 10

    Enjoy with bread and a bottle of red wine.

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