Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Dialed In

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (83)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

Salt
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
1 pound ground pork or chicken
1 egg
2 cups puffed rice cereal
Black pepper
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1/3 palm full
8 scallions, 2 finely chopped, 6 cut into 2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup tamari dark soy, divided
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced on an angle
1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
2 inches ginger root, grated
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 pound triple washed spinach, leaves stripped of larger stems, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, available on Asian foods aisle of market
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, available on Asian foods aisle of market

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Place a pot of water on to boil for spaghetti. When it comes to a boil, salt the water and add pasta to cook to al dente. Heads up: reserve 1/2 cup cooking water just before draining.

Place pork in a mixing bowl. Add the egg to the bowl. Place rice cereal in food processor and pulse into a bread crumb like consistency. Add cereal crumbs to bowl.

Add salt, pepper, five-spice powder, 2 chopped scallions and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Mix the meat balls thoroughly. Form 1 1/2-inch balls and coat with 1 tablespoon oil, scatter onto a baking sheet and roast 15 minutes.

When the meatballs are close to done and the pasta is in, heat a large skillet over high heat with enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the skillet, a couple of tablespoons. Add the snow peas, red pepper, remaining cut scallions, ginger and garlic, stir-fry 2 minutes add spinach and wilt, 1 minute. Add the remaining soy sauce, about 1/3 cup, and the sesame oil then drain, add in pasta cooking water and toss to combine so pasta can soak up sauce, about 1 minute. Garnish with sesame seeds and top with lots of meatballs.

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recipe Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs
null null, null 01-26-2010
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This sounds gross, wont even dare try it
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I read the recipe and thought to myself, I honestly hope people do not think this is real Chinese food. I am half Chinese,... and I have watched and learned from my mother how to make Chinese food. We do have something similar to spaghetti sauce it's made with ground pork, bean paste, and diced baked tofu, instead of topping with cheese we top it with julianned cucumber and carrots. It would be nice if food network could get some Asian chefs on the show besides iron chef. Bring back Ming Tsai, or Yan Can Cook.Read more
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JENNIFER HAMILTION, ON 01-14-2010
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My Family really enjoyed
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have now made the receipe three times. I did not change anything. My family enjoyed this so much they have asked for me... to make this several times. When I made the meatball I doubled the receipe and freeze the extra meatballs, then the next time all I have to make is the stirfry and pasta. This is the olny receipe that I have made with whole wheat pasta that my Family will eat. I give this 5 stars. Read more
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samuel atlanta, GA 12-16-2009
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meatballs
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

the meatballs were so gross i don't know what happend maybe because i used kosher ground turkey and 5 spice powder. i think... it would taste better with tofu i will keep on experimentingRead more
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Christina Chapel Hill, NC 03-26-2009
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Who knew making my own take out would be so good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a really fun dish to make and eat. We made it for friends who had just gotten married and they loved it. The... meatballs were a little too punchy with all of the 5 spice powder, so we kicked it down a bit. But it was really easy and tasted really good. We've made it several times since and it's great every time!Read more
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jen cary, IL 03-03-2009
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Even Picky Eaters love this one!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband is really a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy, and is usually wary of trying anything too different. But I made... this meal one night when we had my parents over for dinner and everyone loved it - even my picky husband! It heats up good the next day for leftovers too! :)Read more
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Jessica Richmond, VA 02-28-2009
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Will definitely make this again!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used ground turkey, whole wheat panko (about 1/3 cup) and regular Lite soy sauce. I seared the meatballs first in a... skillet then finished them in the oven and man, this meal was A-mazing! I couldn't help verbalizing over and over again how delish it was. I guess I was just a little surprised because I didn't expect that much flavor. Read more