Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium ground meat (or lean if you prefer, but medium has a better taste); 2 tablespoons bbq seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil); 1 large onion (onion of choice); 1 medium green pepper; 2 (10 ounce) cans whole mushrooms (cut into quarters); 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning (key ingredient); 1 pinch sea salt (or regular salt); pepper; multigrain spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 lb medium ground meat (or lean if you prefer, but medium has a better taste)
2 tablespoons bbq seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
1 large onion (onion of choice)
1 medium green pepper
2 (10 ounce) cans whole mushrooms (cut into quarters)
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon italian seasoning (key ingredient)
1 pinch sea salt (or regular salt)
pepper
multigrain spaghetti

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Meatballs:.
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add BBQ seasoning to ground meat and mix well.
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form meat into small balls.
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Sauce:.
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In a lage pot fry onion, green pepper and mushroom together in olive oil, cook unitl onions are transparent, but still has a little bite to them.
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In a seperate pan fry meatballs until golden brown and remove excess fat.
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Add meatballs to vegetables, then add remaining ingredianets to vegetables and meatballs (except the pasta) simmer on low heat for 2 -3 hours ( if you like, you can simmer you suace in a slow cooker/crock pot for 3-4 hours).
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Boil your pasta, serve sauce over pasta and top with parmesan cheese.
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As a side order to that, make garlic bread and your family will love it.
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Enjoy!
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TIP: Sauce can be frozen and used at a later date, so make a big batch and have some for another week.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 lb medium ground meat (or lean if you prefer, but medium has a better taste), 2 tablespoons bbq seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil), 1 large onion (onion of choice), and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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