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Spaghetti & Taco Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp lime juice .
12 oz spaghetti .
1 egg .
1 lb ground beef .
3/4 c shredded Mexican mix cheese or monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese or queso quesadilla cheese or asadero cheese .
sour cream (optional) .
1 (26 oz) jar marinara sauce .
extra cilantro (optional) .
4 tbsps sliced fresh cilantro .
2 tsps grated lime zest .
1/4 tsp pepper .
1 (1 1/4 oz) envelope taco seasoning, such as old el paso's .
1/2 tsp salt .
2 tbsps plain breadcrumbs .
2 scallions, sliced 1/4 c .
1 tbsp canola oil

Directions

Step #1 In bowl mix beef, egg, 1/2 c cheese, 2 Tbs.
Step #2 cilantro, scallions, 3 Tbs.
Step #3 taco seasoning, breadcrumbs, 1 tsps zest, lime juice, salt & pepper.
Step #4 Shape into 18 meatballs using scant 2 Tbs.
Step #5 mixture per ball.
Step #6 In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.
Step #7 Add meatballs; cook, turning every once in awhile until browned, about 5 mins.
Step #8 Drain, if necessary.
Step #9 Add pasta sauce & remaining cilantro, taco seasoning & zest.
Step #10 Cover up; reduce heat to medium-low.
Step #11 Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in center, about 15 mins.
Step #12 Meanwhile cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
Step #13 Transfer to serving platter: top this with meatballs & sauce.
Step #14 Sprinkle top with remaining cheese; garnish with sour cream & cilantro if desired.
Enjoy the Spaghetti & Taco Meatballs recipe

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