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FunkyFable

Spaghetti & Meatballs Night with Extra Crispy Garlic Bread 🍝🧄

Spaghetti and meatballs is a go-to meal when there’s ground beef in the fridge and not much time to fuss. For the meatballs, I mixed ground beef with breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic, egg, a splash of milk, and a handful of chopped parsley. Rolling them out and browning them in a hot skillet gets a good crust before simmering in a jar of marinara. The sauce thickens up with all the drippings, which makes it richer. The garlic bread is a quick fix—just slice up a baguette, slather on a mix of softened butter, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, then toast under the broiler until golden. The trick is to keep an eye on it, because it goes from perfect to burnt in seconds. Pasta gets cooked al dente, tossed in the sauce, and then topped with the meatballs. A little grated parmesan on top pulls it all together. The kitchen smells like garlic and tomatoes for hours after. Not a complicated dinner, but it hits the spot when there’s not much time to plan. #spaghettiandmeatballs #garlicbread #homemadefood #Food #Cooking

Spaghetti & Meatballs Night with Extra Crispy Garlic Bread 🍝🧄
PalettePaladin

Secret recipe of Meatless Meatballs

Yesterday, I had a few friends over for dinner and decided to put my go-to spaghetti and meatballs recipe to the test. The twist? I swapped out my usual blend of beef, pork belly, and veal for a vegan meat substitute. The egg pasta was made fresh, and the tomato sauce simmered for 12 hours until it was deep and rich. For the meatballs, I stuck to my usual mix of fennel, parsley, chili, oregano, Pecorino Romano, and garlic. The only change was the protein. To my surprise, nobody noticed the difference. In fact, the only feedback I got was about how tender the meatballs were this time. I think the key is not skimping on the seasoning and making sure to brown the meatballs well before finishing them in the sauce. The vegan substitute held up better than I expected and soaked up all the flavors. It’s interesting how much of our food experience is about expectation. I still have my doubts about meat substitutes, but after this, I’m starting to think some dishes don’t really need the real thing. Not every recipe will work, but for something like this, it’s worth a shot. #MeatlessMonday #VeganCooking #SpaghettiAndMeatballs #PlantBased #FoodExperiment #Food #Cooking

Secret recipe of Meatless Meatballs