Favorite Quick & Easy Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Name: Favorite Quick & Easy Spaghetti And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 golden bell pepper, roughly diced (optional); 26 ounces of your favorite spaghetti sauce (I use a jar of Classico Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta Sauce); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper celery and onion; 1/2 cup dry red wine (such as Reggiano Lambrusco, Chianti, Red Rose or Burgundy); 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 lb prepared italian meatballs (fresh or frozen, -or- use crumbled & browned ground beef); whole wheat spaghetti (such as De Cecco); grated parmesan cheese; snipped fresh Italian parsley, to garnish (or snipped basil or oregano)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 golden bell pepper, roughly diced (optional)
26 ounces of your favorite spaghetti sauce (I use a jar of Classico Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta Sauce)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper celery and onion
1/2 cup dry red wine (such as Reggiano Lambrusco, Chianti, Red Rose or Burgundy)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lb prepared italian meatballs (fresh or frozen, -or- use crumbled & browned ground beef)
whole wheat spaghetti (such as De Cecco)
grated parmesan cheese
snipped fresh Italian parsley, to garnish (or snipped basil or oregano)

1
Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, and saute them in the oil until slightly softened (5 to 10 minutes).
2
Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, red wine, the oregano, basil and garlic. Partially cover pot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
3
Reduce heat, partially cover pot and simmer sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile in a separate pot, boil water and prepare noodles al dente; drain.
5
Add fresh or frozen meatballs (or browned ground beef) to sauce; cook an additional 10-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
6
In individual bowls, ladle sauce over hot noodles.
7
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley or oregano) at the table, as desired.
8
Great served with a tossed green salad & Mom's Onion Parmesan Bread recipe #109257, and a nice bottle of red wine!
9
Salut!

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 golden bell pepper, roughly diced (optional), 26 ounces of your favorite spaghetti sauce (I use a jar of Classico Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta Sauce), 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper celery and onion, and more.

Yes, Favorite Quick & Easy 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.

Favorite Quick & Easy Spaghetti And Meatballs

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