Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Toast
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A complete family dinner that's a classic combo and a comforting dinner
A complete family dinner that's a classic combo and a comforting dinner
Ingredients
Garlic Toast:
- 8 Slices of Villaggio® Classico Italian Style Thick Slice White Bread
- 1 cup (250g) Powdered Milk
- 1 tbsp (15g) Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp softened Butter (30g)
- 1 tbsp (15g) Garlic Powder
- Optional garnish with finely chopped Italian Parsley
Spaghetti & Meatballs:
- 1 lb (500g) Ground Beef
- 1 lb (500g) Ground Turkey
- 3 cups (750g) Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup (250ml) Half and Half
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp (30g) Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp (30g) Onion Powder
- 3/4 cup (180g) Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup (125g) Chopped Parsley
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 (22 oz) Jar (650ml) Marinara / Pasta Sauce
- 1 (32 oz) Package (900g) Spaghetti or Preferred Pasta of Choice
Directions
Spaghetti & Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
- Prep a lined baking sheet with parchment
- Toast 8 Slices of White Bread in a toaster or toaster oven until dry, but not burned
- Allow to cool then, crumble in a blender
- Combine the Half and Half with the Breadcrumbs
- Stir to combine until all of the liquid is absorbed
- In another large bowl, whisk together the Egg, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Parmesan and Parsley, along with Salt and Pepper to taste
- Then, using your hands thoroughly mix both the Ground Beef and Ground Turkey into the egg mixture until combined. Avoid overworking the meat.
- Add the soaked breadcrumbs in and mix thoroughly with your hands
- Form into meatballs and place on baking sheet
- Bake or Roast at 400°F (204°C) for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and browned
- Allow Meatballs and Sauce to simmer, while preparing Pasta according to package directions and Garlic
Garlic Toast:
- In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat slowly toast the powdered milk until caramel coloured.
- Mix in minced garlic, olive oil, butter, and garlic powder and cook for about 5-8 mins., until flavours incorporate
Tip: You can also cook the meatballs directly in the sauce, by bringing marinara sauce/pasta sauce to a simmer, then adding in the meatballs, covering and simmering for 30-35 minutes.