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Spaghetti and Dijon Meatballs

Recipe By :Michele Wilson
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound ground beef, extra lean
1 small onion -- diced and divided
2 cloves garlic -- minced and divided
1/2 cup bread crumbs -- plain
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 whole egg
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup red wine
16 ounces no salt added tomato sauce
6 ounces no salt added tomato paste
2 1/4 ounces black olives -- sliced and drained
14 1/2 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Mushrooms
4 1/2 ounces mushrooms -- sliced and drained
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces spaghetti -- cooked
4 ounces six Cheese Italian

In a large bowl put ground beef, 2 tablespoons of the onion, half of
the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper,
dijon mustard, egg, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
and 1/4 cup red wine. Mix thoroughly.
Shape meat mixture into 1 inch balls and fry in large fry pan in
batches if necessary until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.
In same pan add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, 1/2 cup red wine,
olives, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt,
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Mix
thoroughly scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Heat to boiling.
Add meatballs and lower heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Top spaghetti with sauce and meatballs. Sprinkle with cheese.

Description: "A traditional favorite with a spicy kick."
Source: "Original Recipe by Michele Wilson"
Copyright: "Michele Wilson © 2003"
Start to Finish Time "0:50"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 352 Calories; 12g Fat (32.6%
calories from fat); 18g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
63mg Cholesterol; 438mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2
Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.



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