Meatballs. You gotta love ’em. I mean come on. They’re fun sized spheres of meat. Okay we’ll just stick to calling them meatballs, that’s much more appetizing. Whether you like to bake them, fry them or stew them in sauce. Totally up to you. Want them made with multiple types of meat? Press on. Want to stuff them? Have at it. Options. You know we love those. A lot.
To this day, when I visit my rents I can count on (money in the bank count on) my Mom’s Spaghetti being on the menu. I dig it and she knows it. My Mom always puts mushrooms in her spaghetti sauce. Always. This goes to show you how much she lurves me because as much as this pains me to say, she’s not a ‘shroom fan. Gasp. I know. I know. If she wasn’t my Mom… The only saving grace is that means there’s more for me and the rest of the family IF I’m up to sharing. I mean sometimes a girl just wants an extra helping of mushrooms. Or is that just me?
I decided that instead of putting mushrooms into my sauce I’d go ahead and add them to my favorite meatball recipe. Yes our meatballs have been mushroom-ized. A few whizzes around the food processor and they’re ready to add to the mix. Scoop and bake (a cookie scoop ensures all my meat-a-balls are the same size. Genius. Wish I could say I invented that trick.) Did I mention these meatballs take ONLY 20 minutes to BAKE. While they’re baking away whip up a batch of our homemade TOMATO SAUCE. and put on a pot of spaghetti. 30 minutes or less and this will be on your table. Fast. Fresh. Food.
And because this recipe is very generous you’ll probably (well unless you’re feeding the Duggars) have some leftover. What’s a girl to do with leftover meatballs? Make a meatballs sandwich. Of course. Duh.
Spaghetti with Mushroom Meatballs
Spaghetti with Mushroom Meatballs
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ground Italian sausage
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms - finely pulsed
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup panko
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 recipe tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Into a large bowl add: sausage, mushrooms, egg, panko, milk and oregano. Mix to combine. Mixture will seem wet.
- Using a small/medium size cookie scoop, portion out meat mixture onto a non-stick rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- Add meatballs to cooked tomato sauce.
- Serve over spaghetti (cooked according to package directions until al dente).
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Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
These look so delicious! I love mushrooms so the more I can get, the better!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Mmmm … dinner last night included mushrooms. My daughter plucked one out on her fork and said “Is this a mushroom? YUM!” … she’d be all over these fab meatballs. Me too, for that matter..
Angie says
What a great idea, I can’t wait to try these!
christine says
This looks great. And aren’t all Italian recipes generous? My husband makes fun of me, whenever I cook my family’s Italian recipes, I have enough to feed 20 people! I am really diggn the mushrooms
Heather // girlichef says
Your photos are gorgeous, and that is just pure comfort food at its finest. And a meatball sandwich is one of my favorite things in the world!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Oh yum – I’m wishing I had a plateful of these meatballs right now…
Crystal Barrett says
MMMM! I love mushrooms and I love meatballs! Great recipe!! Can’t wait to try it!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Mushrooms IN the meatballs? Why didn’t I think of that?? So smart!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
what a great idea! sounds awesome!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I love any thing with mushrooms…now to try your mushroom recipe-che bonta’!!
Ginny McMeans says
You are right! I can always have more mushrooms!
Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says
Love this recipe with the mushrooms, panko and milk in the meatballs! Yum.
foodwanderings says
You surely have a great mom, Paula & your shrumsizing your meatballs is genius!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
I’m right there with you with the mushroom love! (I participate in a 4 week mushroom makeover challenge earlier this year!) These look delicious and I will be making them very, very soon! 🙂
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
Spaghetti and meatballs is my all-time favorite. I’m not a fan of putting mushrooms in the sauce (it’s a texture thing) but adding them into the meatballs is brilliant. Totally doing that next time.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
This is one of my favorite meals! Love this!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Mushroom meatballs… I’m intrigued! Can’t wait to try it!
Angela |Mind Over Batter says
LOoooVe little spheres of meat!! I use the cookie scoop trick and I also bake my meatballs! Never tried mushrooms in my meatballs, but I think I’ll give it a go next time!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
I am really digging this mushroom meatball idea! And as I am always in the mood for spaghetti, this is perfect!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Such an inspired idea to add mushrooms directly into the meatballs. I’ll bet they lend a flavor and moisture that nothing else could give. You rock, Paula!
kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
Gorgeous. Who would have thought of a mushroom meatball? I’m intrigued. And such a sucker for mushrooms- pinning for later. Thanks!!
Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie says
Sometimes I wish I wasn’t allergic to mushrooms.. These do look delightful though!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
I love the combination of mushrooms with the meat in this recipe…makes me feel like I’m being all healthy or something. 🙂 They look scrumptious!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
I take mushroom-ized meatballs over regular meatballs any day! Awesome!
Wanderer says
Pasta is my favorite in any type of dish. This looks incredibly delicious. Thank you for the easy recipe! 🙂