Let's face it. At some point in time, no matter how financially strapped you are, you are going to have to cook for a crowd. It could be your daughter's graduation, a Christmas dinner, or a son's birthday. Then you'll be making a list of guests. Who can I feed? How much can I spare? Food is synonymous with love, and we are surrounded with that each day despite our predicaments.
But what if you could feed a crowd for around $10 - $15 dollars? All of a sudden that upcoming family get-together is more feasible. I will be including recipes for Cooking for a Crowd in upcoming issues. Here, you'll find pleasing facts and tidbits on how to make a dinner that is super special for that one you love. This one, takes only two pounds of ground meat found at Aldi for $2.79 a pound. The cans, spaghetti, and such can be dispersed from your next food bank pickup.
MEATBALLS
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tab. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 lbs. ground beef
SAUCE
1 large onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
2 cans 24 oz. canned spaghetti sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)
1 can (6 oz.) paste
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked spaghetti
In a large ball mix all the ingredients for meatballs. Gently toss and form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Be careful not to handle the meat too much; it will cause it to become chewy. Place meatballs in the toaster oven and bake for 15 min. on 425.
In a crock pot, at least 6 quarts, place all sauce ingredients except for hot spaghetti, and stir. Gently place in meatballs ensuring they are covered. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours. Serve with hot spaghetti and a great iceberg lettuce salad.
But what if you could feed a crowd for around $10 - $15 dollars? All of a sudden that upcoming family get-together is more feasible. I will be including recipes for Cooking for a Crowd in upcoming issues. Here, you'll find pleasing facts and tidbits on how to make a dinner that is super special for that one you love. This one, takes only two pounds of ground meat found at Aldi for $2.79 a pound. The cans, spaghetti, and such can be dispersed from your next food bank pickup.
MEATBALLS
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tab. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 lbs. ground beef
SAUCE
1 large onion, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
2 cans 24 oz. canned spaghetti sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)
1 can (6 oz.) paste
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked spaghetti
In a large ball mix all the ingredients for meatballs. Gently toss and form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Be careful not to handle the meat too much; it will cause it to become chewy. Place meatballs in the toaster oven and bake for 15 min. on 425.
In a crock pot, at least 6 quarts, place all sauce ingredients except for hot spaghetti, and stir. Gently place in meatballs ensuring they are covered. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours. Serve with hot spaghetti and a great iceberg lettuce salad.
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