Spaghetti & Meatballs (dessert) Recipe
Make Spaghetti & Meatballs (dessert) Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meatballs
Sauce
Dessert
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meatball Preparation
- 2
Make the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb of ground beef, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 whole egg, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form and Cook the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of tomato sauce, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of dried oregano, and 1 tsp of sugar. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are browned, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes.
Serving the Dish
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a plate, serve a portion of the spaghetti topped with the meatballs and sauce. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- 7
Prepare the Dessert
In a dessert bowl, place 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream. Top with 0.5 cup of whipped cream, drizzle with 2 tbs of chocolate syrup, and add 2 whole maraschino cherries as garnish.