Pasta Night Spaghetti & Meatballs Bar

🥘 Ingredients

• Balsamic Glaze
  3.333 tbsp
• Chicken Stock Concentrate
  2 unit
• Crushed Tomatoes
  2 unit
• Garlic Powder
  4 tsp
• Ground Beef
  20 oz
• Italian Seasoning
  2 tbsp
• Panko Breadcrumbs
  1 c
• Parmesan Cheese
  6 tbsp
• Pesto
  1 c
• Spaghetti
  12 oz
• butter
• cooking oil
• pepper
• salt
• sugar
• water
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• medium pot
• large bowl
• baking sheet
• strainer
• large pan
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Place packet of Pesto in a cup of warm water to bring to room temperature.

   Pesto: 1 c
2. 

   2

   In a large bowl , combine Ground Beef *, Chicken Stock Concentrate , half the Panko Breadcrumbs , half the Garlic Powder , half the Italian Seasoning , water , 1/2 tsp salt , and pepper (4 TBSP water and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). Form into 10-12 1 1/2-inch meatballs (20-24 for 4). Place meatballs on a lightly oiled baking sheet . Roast on top rack until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minutes ( ⏱️ 15 minutes ).

   Ground Beef: 20 oz, Chicken Stock Concentrate: 2 unit, Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 c, Garlic Powder: 4 tsp, Italian Seasoning: 2 tbsp, water: 2 tbsp, salt, pepper
3. 

   3

   Once water is boiling, add Spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes ( ⏱️ 10 minutes ). Drain using a strainer , then return to pot. Toss with 2 TBSP butter and a pinch of salt and pepper . TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!

   Spaghetti: 12 oz, butter, salt, pepper
4. 

   4

   While pasta cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan (preferably nonstick) over medium heat. Add remaining Panko Breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes ( ⏱️ 4 minutes ). Turn off heat. Transfer to a small bowl ; season with salt and pepper . Wipe out pan.

   butter, Panko Breadcrumbs, salt, pepper
5. 

   5

   Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add Crushed Tomatoes , remaining Garlic Powder , remaining Italian Seasoning , 1/4 tsp sugar , 1/2 tsp salt , and pepper (1/2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is warmed through, 2-3 minutes ( ⏱️ 3 minutes ).

   cooking oil, Crushed Tomatoes: 2 unit, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper
6. 

   6

   Serve Spaghetti , Ground Beef , toasted Panko Breadcrumbs , red sauce, Pesto , Balsamic Glaze , and Parmesan Cheese family style and let everyone build their own plates (if you've got some on hand, serve with chili flakes from your pantry if desired). (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)

   Spaghetti, Ground Beef, Panko Breadcrumbs, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze: 3.333 tbsp, Parmesan Cheese: 6 tbsp
7. 7

   Ground Meat is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.