Italian Spaghetti Sauce With Meatballs (Sooo Good!)

Name: Italian Spaghetti Sauce With Meatballs (Sooo Good!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Meatballs; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

Sauce
3/4 cup chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans whole canned tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, beaten

1
First make the meatballs.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg.
3
Combine well and form into 12 balls. Store covered in refrigerator until needed. Note: I remove them 1/2 hour before adding to the sauce.
4
The sauce:
5
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute' onion and the minced garlic in olive oil until the onion is transparent and you can smell the garlic.
6
Stir in tomatoes, salt, garlic, sugar and bay leaf. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 90 minutes.
7
Stir in tomato paste, basil, pepper and meatballs, if using them.
8
Simmer 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaf before serving over your cooked spaghetti.
9
Enjoy!

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 5 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Italian Spaghetti Sauce With Meatballs (Sooo Good!) 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!