Caribbean Version | Weekday Lunch Spaghetti and Meatballs |FAMILY MEAL

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat spaghetti offers more fiber, while regular pasta is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier, while crushed crackers can be a cheaper alternative.

Boil a pot of water and season it with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

Strain the spaghetti and set aside.

In the same pot on medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic.

Infuse the garlic into the oil for about 1 minute without adding salt.

Add the cooked spaghetti back into the pot and coat it in the garlic oil, then turn off the heat.

In a bowl, combine 1.5 pounds of ground beef with seasonings: garlic, shanobeni (or cilantro), dried parsley, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper.

Add sea salt to the mixture and set aside.

Create a wet mixture for the meatballs using 1 egg (optional), milk, and bread crumbs, and let it sit for 4-5 minutes.

Combine the wet mixture with the ground beef and seasonings, mixing well to ensure the meatballs are flavorful.

Form meatballs about 3/4 the size of an ice cream scoop and place them on a tray with parchment paper; the recipe yields 20 meatballs.

Heat oil in a pan on high heat, then reduce to medium.

Fry the meatballs for 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.

Remove the meatballs and place them on a tray or plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.

In a pot on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic for the sauce.

Infuse the garlic in the olive oil without burning it.

Add 1200 ml of basil tomato sauce and 1 cup of water to rinse out the sauce bottles.

Mix in dried parsley, sugar, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.

Add the meatballs back into the sauce and cover to simmer for about 10 minutes.

Prepare garlic bread by mixing olive oil, salt, garlic, and dry herbs.

Brush the mixture on a baguette and broil for 45 seconds on each side.

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