How To Make Green Spaghetti & Meatballs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix well and form into meatballs.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, spinach leaves, parsley leaves, pine nuts, garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Return the meatballs to the skillet and pour the green sauce over them. Cook for another 5 minutes, until meatballs are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly.
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Serve the meatballs and green sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 590kcal
- Total Fat : 29g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 75mg
- Sodium : 630mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 28g
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