John Logiurato'S Spaghetti And Meatball Sauce

Name: John Logiurato'S Spaghetti And Meatball Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large can Italian tomatoes; 1 large can tomato puree; 1 can tomato paste; 2 to 3 lb. hamburger; 3 cloves garlic; 1 egg; 3/4 c. fresh parsley; 1 c. bread crumbs; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese; 1 to 2 Tbsp. garlic salt; 1 Tbsp. salt; 3/4 Tbsp. pepper; olive oil; 1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 to 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp. oregano

Servings: persons

1 large can Italian tomatoes
1 large can tomato puree
1 can tomato paste
2 to 3 lb. hamburger
3 cloves garlic
1 egg
3/4 c. fresh parsley
1 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 Tbsp. garlic salt
1 Tbsp. salt
3/4 Tbsp. pepper
olive oil
1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar
2 to 3 bay leaves
1 tsp. oregano

1
Place hamburger in a large bowl.
2
Add egg, bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, salt, pepper and garlic salt.
3
Mix with hands thoroughly and form into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls.
4
In a large Dutch oven with about 3 tablespoons olive oil, lightly brown meatballs and then remove.
5
Leave enough drippings to cover the bottom of the pan and discard the rest. Add the 3 cans of tomatoes and 3/4 can of water from puree.
6
Bring to a boil, gently add meatballs and stir.
7
Add garlic cloves, about 10 small sprigs of parsley, 1 tablespoon cheese, oregano and bay leaves; add the sugar.
8
Stir and simmer about two hours.
9
If the sauce gets too thick, thin with a little water.
10
If you have too many meatballs, put to the side and freeze.

431

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large can Italian tomatoes, 1 large can tomato puree, 1 can tomato paste, 2 to 3 lb. hamburger, and more.

Yes, John Logiurato'S Spaghetti And Meatball Sauce 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!