Spaghetti with Vegetarian Meat Balls Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 35 Min
Ready In1 Hr 40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Onions3
 Mushrooms1/2 pound, sliced
 Olive oil4 Tablespoon
 Tomatoes1 Can (10oz)
 Tomato Paste1 Can (10oz)
 Oregano1/2 Teaspoon
 Onions2
 Celery - 1 stalk, chopped
 Carrots3
 Butter6 Tablespoon
 Eggs5 Small, beaten
 Matzo meal1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooked green peas - 2 cups
 Kosher salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Spaghetti - 1 pound, cooked and drained
 Grated Swiss cheese

Directions

MAKING
1) Take a skillet and heat oil in it. Add mushrooms and onions. Cook for about 10 minutes.
2) Add tomato paste, tomatoes and oregano.
3) Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
4) Adjust the seasonings, if required.
5) Take a saucepan and heat half the butter in it. Add onions, carrots and celery. Cook for about 15 minutes. Let stand to cool completely.
6) Add 1 cup matzo meal, eggs, peas, pepper and salt. Shape the mixture to small balls.
7) Roll the prepared balls in the remaining matzo meal.
8) Take a heavy skillet and melt remaining butter in it. Add the balls and fry until brown.

SERVING
9) Place the meat balls over spaghetti and pour the sauce. Serve with grated cheese.
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