Description
This pasta dish features a bold twist—juicy, seasoned meatballs stuffed with hard-boiled eggs, simmered in rich tomato sauce and served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. A delicious surprise in every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup soaked bread crumbs (softened in 1/4 cup milk)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
For the Sauce & Pasta:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 oz spaghetti
- Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish
- Optional: extra parsley for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, raw egg, onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the meatballs: Flatten a portion of meat in your hand and place a whole hard-boiled egg in the center. Wrap the meat around it, sealing completely. Repeat for all eggs.
- Sear the meatballs (optional): For extra flavor, sear the meatballs in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Simmer in sauce: Add meatballs to a saucepan with marinara. Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Cook spaghetti: Boil in salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Assemble and serve: Plate the spaghetti, top with meatballs and sauce, and finish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 230mg