Spaghetti and Beef Meatballs with Garlic Bread

$5.99 per serving

Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 6 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
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    5 oz. Spaghetti
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    1 French Roll
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    1 Large Egg
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    3 tsp. Soy Sauce
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    1 Tbsp. Salted Butter
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    ½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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    2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    920
  • Carbohydrates
    91g
  • Net Carbs
    84g
  • Fat
    41g
  • Protein
    48g
  • Sodium
    2020mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Pot

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve French roll lengthwise.

    Mince garlic.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, egg (not included in your box), panko, 2 tsp. soy sauce (not included in your box), and a pinch of pepper.

    Form mixture into ten evenly-sized meatballs, about the size of ping-pong balls.

    Transfer meatballs to prepared baking sheet and roast in hot oven, 12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook Pasta and Bake Garlic Bread

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

    Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in colander and return to pot. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and set aside.

    While pasta cooks, combine half the garlic (reserve remaining for sauce) and 1 Tbsp. butter (not included in your box) in another mixing bowl. Top cut sides of French roll evenly with garlic-butter, then a pinch of salt.

    Carefully remove baking sheet from oven and push meatballs to one side. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. Place roll halves on baking sheet and bake in hot oven until golden brown, 3-5 minutes.

    While bread bakes, make sauce.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic to hot pan and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds.

    Add tomatoes, pasta cooking water, and 1 tsp. soy sauce (not included in your box) . Bring to a boil.

    Once boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer and add meatballs. Stir occasionally until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Add pasta and a pinch of salt to hot pan and stir until coated.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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