Easy Pleasy Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Easy Pleasy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 cup red wine (I used Merlot); 2 tablespoons oregano; 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons basil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 lb ground beef; 1 egg; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 12 pieces toast, crumbled; 1 onion

Servings: persons

2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup red wine (I used Merlot)
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 12 pieces toast, crumbled
1 onion

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Saute 1/2 of the onion on the stove at low to medium heat until onion is translucent.
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In a seperate bowl, mix beef, egg, toast, 1 T. basil, 1 T. Oregano, and sauteed onions.
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Roll mixture into golf ball size balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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In a large pot, saute the other 1/2 of the onion and garlic.
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Add tomato sauce, Ragu spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, wine, 1 T. oregano, 1 T. basil, and 1 t. hot pepper flakes.
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When meatballs have finished baking, add them directly to the spaghetti sauce (this step is important for the flavor of the sauce).
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Simmer sauce for at least an additional 20 minutes until flavors are well blended ( the longer the better!
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 cup red wine (I used Merlot), and more.

Yes, Easy Pleasy Spaghetti and Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Pleasy Spaghetti and Meatballs

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