Tofu Tuesday #41

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Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls
(Taken from my Betty Crocker Easy Everyday Vegetarian Cook Book)

Prep time - 30 Minutes
Start to Finish - 30 Minutes
Servings - 6

1 Package (16 oz) uncooked spaghetti
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 TBSP chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried basil leaves
2 TBSP chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 TBSP vegetable oil
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

1. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix rice, oats, onion, bread crumbs, milk, basil, oregano, red pepper, and egg. Shape mixture into 10 balls; roll in wheat germ to coat.
3. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice balls; cook about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until light golden brown.
4. Heat pasta sauce until hot. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

These things are pretty awesome. There was a little spice to them which gave the entire dish a kick. And the best thing is that this was a meal that though the kids didn't want the rice balls, they could have plain jane spaghetti and be fine. Only thing is that with a lot of the recipes in this book it's white white white. I prefer using brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and will be changing that in recipes from this book from now on. But I still love this book. I'd definitely recommend it as everything is pretty quick and easy and everything I've tried I've really really liked. The link to the cookbook is up underneath the the name of the dish. Enjoy!