Giant Spaghetti-Stuffed Meatball
featured in 8 Scrumptious Spaghetti Recipes
This meatball is a showstopper! The surprise spaghetti is hidden inside the meatball, making it a delicious and filling meal that will delight your guests.
Tasty Team
95% would make again
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 1 lb hot italian sausage (455 g)
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumb (115 g)
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley (10 g)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese (35 g)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (120 mL)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
- ⅓ lb spaghetti (150 g), cooked al dente, with sauce
- marinara sauce, to serve
- shredded parmesan cheese, to serve
- fresh basil, to serve
Nutrition Info
- Calories 734
- Fat 39g
- Carbs 44g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 46g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a bowl, add the Italian sausage, ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan, eggs, and milk, and mix until well combined.
- Line a large glass bowl with plastic wrap, and spray thoroughly with cooking spray.
- Spread the meat mixture along the bottom and sides of the bowl, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.
- Sprinkle mozzarella in the base of the meat mixture, then top the spaghetti with sauce on top.
- Using the plastic wrap, form the meat into a large ball, ensuring there are no holes or cracks.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place ball on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Place a large spoon full of marinara in the center of a plate. Top with the spaghetti-stuffed meatball, marinara, Parmesan, and basil.
- Enjoy!
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