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Asian Spaghetti & Meatballs

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July  5, 2022
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Asian Spaghetti & Meatballs
Photo by Dash of Amy
  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Cook time 20 minutes
  • Serves 8
Author Notes

An Asian twist on traditional spaghetti and meatballs. Deliciously seasoned meatballs with a tasty vegetable sauce, served over angel hair pasta. —Dash of Amy

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste (or fresh ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Vegetable Sauce
  • 1 bunch olive oil
  • 3 carrots, shredded
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 16 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked, strained, and topped with olive oil
Directions
  1. Meatballs
  2. For the meatballs, combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Use a spoon, then your hands mixing well. Shape into small meatballs.
  4. Place in a skillet, then drizzle with olive oil, shake the pan, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often to brown on all sides.
  5. When meatballs are done, transfer to a dish.
  1. Vegetable Sauce
  2. For the sauce, using the same skillet, add a tbsp of olive oil, then add the carrots and red pepper.
  3. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the cabbage, mix well; cook another 2 minutes.
  4. Add broth, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a light boil. Cook for a couple more minutes.
  5. Add the meatballs to the sauce, and the remaining cilantro, cook another 2-3 minutes, then turn off heat.
  6. Pour the meatballs and sauce over the angel hair pasta in individual servings.
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