Mom's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs ground chuck; 1 finely chopped sweet onion; 1 finely chopped green pepper; 1 (4 ounce) cansliced button mushrooms; 16 ounces tomato paste; 32 ounces tomato sauce; 64 ounces water (use sauce can); 1 teaspoon garlic salt (may add more if wanted); ¼ teaspoon oregano; pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 1 lb thin spaghetti; 34 lb ground chuck; ¼ cup finely chopped onion; ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic salt; ⅛ teaspoon oregano; pepper; 1 beaten egg; ¼ cup milk; 15 soda crackers, crushed

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs ground chuck
1 finely chopped sweet onion
1 finely chopped green pepper
1 (4 ounce) cansliced button mushrooms
16 ounces tomato paste
32 ounces tomato sauce
64 ounces water (use sauce can)
1 teaspoon garlic salt (may add more if wanted)
¼ teaspoon oregano
pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 lb thin spaghetti
34 lb ground chuck
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon oregano
pepper
1 beaten egg
¼ cup milk
15 soda crackers, crushed

1
For Meatballs: Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
2
Use hands to incorporate all ingredients.
3
With a mini scoop or a tablespoon form meatballs and brown in a skillet, turning to brown on all sides.
4
Not necessary to cook all the way through.
5
Put aside after browning.
6
For Spaghetti Sauce: Brown ground chuck along with your chopped onions and green peppers.
7
Breaking up meat finely.
8
Drain off any grease after browned.
9
Add in your mushrooms, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, garlic salt, oregano, pepper, sugar and parmesan cheese.
10
Once the sauce has warmed up, then you may taste to see if you would like any additional garlic.
11
At this time add your meatballs back into your sauce.
12
Let this simmer all day long, the longer the better.
13
Cook your pasta and serve with your sauce and meatballs -- enjoy.

174

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs ground chuck, 1 finely chopped sweet onion, 1 finely chopped green pepper, 1 (4 ounce) cansliced button mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Mom's 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!

Mom's Spaghetti and Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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