In regards to browning the meatballs

Kay - July 2, 2007 01:04:30 PM PST

I used to just throw my meatballs into my sauce also, but then one day I tried browning them in the oven and it made such a difference! It gives the outside a nice golden finish and slow roasts all the flavors together. Just try it once and see for yourself!

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I must try this recipe

rhondaprestidge - July 2, 2007 04:30:48 PM PST

I just have one question to ask? What is bulgur? I have never heard of this ingredient.

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Meatballs are good to eat

jiana79 - July 19, 2007 04:57:42 AM PST

I\'ve not heard of bulgur, what are they ? Because i nornally cook spaghetti with only meat sauce so i must really try this recipe. Do you have more recipes for spaghetti? Thank you

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another way to cook meatballs

mechanist - July 16, 2007 11:59:13 AM PST

instead of cooking in the oven i grill my meatballs on the gas grill on low heat. the flavor is unreal...........

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Meatballs

jomowrer - May 13, 2009 01:44:44 PM PST

If any body out there wants a true italian recipe on meatballs email me. My family is true italian and the meatballs are the best. I\\'m putting a cook book together filled with my grandmothers reciepes and let me tell ya it\\'s Italian. Interested in the book email jomowrer@yahoo.com. Thanks...chow

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loved it

lazypuertorican - July 19, 2007 10:09:50 AM PST

i tried it and i loved it
very delish

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Bulgar is a Wheat Product

Red Rose - July 19, 2007 10:56:03 AM PST

It\'s a bit like coucous or cracked wheat...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgur

Frankly, I was surprised this called for something that tends to be harder to find than coucous or rice. :: shrug :: It seemed a bit obscure.

I\'ve had tofu substituted for part of the beef and it was quite good, actually. It mellowed the flavor, and gave it a more dense consistency. U was surprised because, to be honest, I hate meat in my marinara sauce. But I didn\'t mind these because of the flavor wasn\'t as harshly "beefy" as I was used to getting from other meatball recipes.

/my 2-cents

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Looks good

boomtastic - September 28, 2009 08:14:05 PM PST

It\\'s spaghetti - how can you not like that? And bulgar is wheat. See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgur
http://www.sunnylandmills.com/aboutbulgur.html

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good

DooDoo - September 28, 2009 10:50:40 AM PST

who the heck fries meatballs anyway ??? ... pasta can be a great low fat meal and very tasty yes.

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WTF?

monimoan02 - June 3, 2009 09:29:03 PM PST

I did not like this.. The meatballs were way to soft for my liking and I wasn\\'t impressed. My husband thought it was great. Go figure

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Bulgar

Marc H - May 13, 2009 02:58:11 PM PST

Bulgar is quite common in Italy and was a staple of the Roman diet.

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Bulgar wheat...

Mark L - January 8, 2008 12:14:18 PM PST

Is this the same thing as the great Russian staple "kasha"?
Recipe looks great...in fact these all look great and fun to prepare...My wife and I were on SBD for some time and lost HUGE amounts in short time ..but ...as much as I do like Romaine lettuce, EVOO and garlic..MAN! it gets old quick!!

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Bulgur

STACY W - January 8, 2008 11:22:32 AM PST

Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes. The result is a nutritious, versatile wheat product with a pleasant, nut-like flavor and an extended shelf-life that allows it to be stored for long periods.


Bulgur holds a place in recipes similar to rice or cous cous but with a higher nutritional value. Best known as an ingredient in tabouli salad, bulgur is also a tasty, low-fat ingredient in pilaf, soup, bakery goods, stuffing or casseroles. It is an ideal food in a vegetarian diet because of its nutritional value and versatility. It is excellent as a meat extender or meat substitute in vegetarian dishes, and is a component of many varieties of meatless burgers found on supermarket shelves everywhere.


Hope that helps!

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Simply Aweful

zonnga - October 22, 2008 06:29:09 AM PST

No self respecting Italian would ever, EVER make Spagetti and Meatballs this way. And without a decent marinara recipe, the average schnook is going to use a jar of Ragu (uggh) or some such. If you want to make a meal that brings people to the table with a smile on their face, a spring in their step and their salivary glands kicking into overdrive, you don\'t use Bulger. If you are worried about calories- GO FOR A WALK- what\'s the point of life if all you eat is cardboard cause your concerned about a couple of pounds one way or the other. I\'m not saying you need to eat like a slob at every meal but this recipe has no Joy, no Soul.

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Meatballs

dmclwilliams - May 15, 2009 01:27:38 PM PST

Why not use the crust of the bread to make bread crumbs. I use whole wheat bread and toast first. Let cool and put in a blender and it makes wonderful bread crumbs. If you have any leftover, put in a ziploc bag and into the freezer for another time. I always have bread crumbs in the freezer. I also buy from my local bakery. I always put my meatballs in my sauce for cooking. I think it is the ingredients that you use that develops the taste, not the oven. My own opinion.

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Mama Mia!!

loafy_2 - May 14, 2009 11:00:29 AM PST

Mama Mia what kind of recipe is this. Instead of sausage and ground beef one should use an equal amount of pork, veal and ground meat. Use in the mixture breadcrumbs, onion, garlic and if you wish parsely. If you use the Italian style store bought breadcrumbs you don\\'t need salt theres plenty in the breadcrumbs already. Also put in a decent amount about a half cup of romano cheese in the mixture. Then brown in olive oil, add to the sauce and let them simmer on a low heat. The sauce will take on the flavor of the meatballs. For an added twist you can also add rasins to the meatball mix!

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Good recipe--simplify it by

rly75 - October 23, 2008 09:36:03 AM PST

I make this dish with ground turkey meat instead of beef, and breadcrumbs instead of Bulgur (which I\'m sure is healthy, but I agree that it\'s not always easy to find, can be $$, and is hard to use on a regular basis).

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Oregano

Ria - October 22, 2008 07:47:27 AM PST

Believe it or not, lots of Italians don\'t use oregano in their cooking. I don\'t. I use rosemary and basil as my spices for sauces, but to each his own, I guess. Browing meatballs is my method, too. Thanks for the recipe.

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to geography buff

gonzgolas - November 29, 2006 07:56:37 AM PST

to geographybuff, the recipe calls for four cups of prepared sauce...hope that helps :)

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Had better in a box.

Phil M - July 16, 2007 12:45:46 PM PST

not what I would ever try again.

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bulgar??????

spinon818 - November 20, 2008 11:22:20 AM PST

what\'s bulgar????

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A 540 CALORIED DISH!!!! Nevermind!

irvingambrosio@att.net - October 23, 2008 12:51:39 PM PST

i think this is fatty!

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meatballs?

almllerx - October 23, 2008 12:19:34 PM PST

This looks like a wonderful recipe for "BREADBALLS".

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WHY INCREASE THE CARBS ??

"Hey You" - October 22, 2008 10:42:33 AM PST

Seems like a stupid idea to use both breadcrumbs and bulgar. You\'re getting a high amount of wheat already in the pasta itself. 84 carbs per serving on this one.... WOW - that\'s high !!

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Blahhh

Server C - July 20, 2007 01:44:59 AM PST

Chef Boyardee is better than what is the end result of this recipe.
Now if you take away all the wheat crap then you can work with it.

Bulgar? WTF get that crap away from me :)

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This is a joke right?

bigsausagejohnny - October 6, 2008 10:00:18 AM PST

No self-respecting Italian would ever make meatballs like this? Onions, sausage? bulgur? oregano? prepared marinara sauce? Please give me a break!!!! Why do people have to take a simple recipe a mess it up? YOUR making MEATBALLS not meatloaf.

I hope my Nonna is not looking down on this one!!!

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BS

Dying Angel - January 8, 2008 10:26:19 AM PST

hellowwww....spaghetti, like all pasta types FATTENS anyway. anything that contains white flour fattens. so...don\'t run off cooking. might be low on fat but it doesn\'t mean it\'s healthy. it will help putting on more weight. only way to lose weight without diet and hunger is to eat what you want...but at the right time. meaning, changing your lifestyle, not living on diets. that\'s not possible anyway.

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Bulgur

Carey H - November 7, 2006 01:08:20 PM PST

Who still uses this in every day cooking is this site directed at North America or the the mIddle east. Bulgur has a great nutty flavor but there are a thousand other excellent meatball recipes out there taht won't require a trip to the specialty food store...

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interesting!

geographybuffinrf%40sbcglobal.net - November 7, 2006 03:46:09 AM PST

will try the meatball recipe tonight. one thing?? where's the sauce??

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Gotta try it!

y_reviewer - November 2, 2006 12:22:11 AM PST

Meatballs .... yum.

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