How to Make Spaghetti and Chipotle Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. The combination of tender, juicy meatballs and al dente spaghetti coated in a rich tomato sauce is a comforting and satisfying meal that never goes out of style.

However, if you're looking to spice up this traditional dish and add a little Tex-Mex flair, then you'll love this recipe for Spaghetti and Chipotle Meatballs. This dish takes the classic spaghetti and meatballs to a whole new...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (7 ounce) can minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
  • 1 bunch green onions, minced
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 (15 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix the ground beef, chipotle peppers with the adobo sauce, green onions, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Roll the mixture into balls the size of cherry tomatoes. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • While the meatballs bake, bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs and stir to coat. Ladle over the drained spaghetti and top with the grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
  • Nutrition

    662 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 1199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 719mg