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title: Tuscan Spaghetti & Meatballs with Bacon
source: {name: "HelloFresh", url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tuscan-spaghetti-and-meatballs-with-bacon-68d656a0681e58ed6e5b3920"}
servings: 2
prep_time: "10 minutes"
cook_time: "20 minutes"
time_required: "30 minutes"
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Italian-American, Comfort Food, Pasta, Quick, Meatball]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 9
source_chef: Christina Boateng
review_highlights:
  - {theme: Flavor, text: "The meal was tasty, but some found the sauce could use more Tuscan seasoning for a bolder flavor"}
  - {theme: Ease of prep, text: "This dish was easy to cook, making it a great choice for a quick and satisfying meal"}
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Italian%20Recipes/tuscan-spaghetti-meatballs-with-bacon.avif"
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

In a #medium bowl{}, combine @ground beef{12%oz}, @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp}, half the @scallions{3%unit} (greens), half the @ketchup{2%tbsp}, 1%tbsp water, juice from one lemon wedge, @salt{½%tsp}, and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Mix until just combined.

Divide mixture into equal portions and roll into meatballs. Place on a #baking sheet{}. Roast on top rack until browned and cooked through ~{15%minutes}.

Once water is boiling, add @spaghetti{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1%cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @garlic{2%cloves} (minced), scallion whites, and half the zest from @lemon{1%unit}; cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{45%seconds}.

Add @cream sauce base{3%tbsp}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%tbsp}, @tuscan heat spice{1%tsp}, and @butter{1%tbsp} to pan; stir to combine. Add drained spaghetti and meatballs to pan with sauce; toss to coat. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in a creamy sauce.

While pasta cooks, fry @bacon{3%slices} in a #small skillet{} over medium heat until crisp ~{5%minutes}. Drain on paper towels and chop.

Divide pasta between bowls. Top with remaining scallion greens, bacon, lemon wedges, and additional Tuscan seasoning. Serve immediately.