Yields: 6 Servings

Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 10-12 Mins
Level: Easy

Needed:
12 Ounces spaghetti
1 1/2 Pounds ground beef or turkey
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 Cup dry bread crumbs
2 Teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
24 Jumbo green pimiento-stuffed olives
1 Tablespoon oil
Ready-made tomato sauce

Directions:
1. In large pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti 8 to 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

2. In bowl, combine meat, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form into 2-inch-diameter meatballs. Insert an olive into each meatball, pimiento side out.

3. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Fry meatballs 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. Turn; cook 4 to 5 minutes more, until cooked through.

4. Meanwhile, over low heat, heat tomato sauce until desired temperature.

5. In large bowl, toss meatballs with reserved spaghetti. Add sauce.

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