Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti
- 1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $5.99 thru 02/09
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, divided
- 95 g Cracker Barrel Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 spaghetti squash (2-3/4 lb./1.2 kg)
- Mix meat, onions, bread crumbs, egg and 2 Tbsp.
- dressing just until blended.
- Divide into 12 portions.
- Press 1 cheese cube into centre of each meat portion, then roll into ball.
- Heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add meatballs; cook 8 to 10 min.
- or until lightly browned, turning frequently.
- Stir in tomatoes; simmer 10 min.
- or until meatballs are done (160 degrees F), stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cut squash lengthwise in half.
- Use spoon to scoop out seeds and membranes; discard.
- Place squash, cut sides down, in microwaveable baking dish.
- Add enough water to dish to fill to 1-inch depth.
- Microwave on HIGH 12 min.
- or until squash can easily be pierced with fork.
- Cool slightly.
- Use fork to scrape squash into spaghetti-like strands.
- Serve squash topped with meatballs.
extralean ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, egg, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/mozzarella-stuffed-meatballs-spaghetti-183611.aspx (may not work)