My Favorite Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Name: My Favorite Spaghetti And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 2 -3 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 small onion (diced small); 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (ground and peeled-I use Pastene Kitchen Ready); 2 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste; 48 ounces water (2 cans water for each can tomato paste); 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; olive oil; Meatballs; 1 1/4 lbs ground beef; 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg (slightly beaten); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon onion powder (real onion can be used but my family doesn't like finding onions in their meatballs, go figure); 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley flakes

Servings: persons

Sauce
2 -3 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 small onion (diced small)
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (ground and peeled-I use Pastene Kitchen Ready)
2 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste
48 ounces water (2 cans water for each can tomato paste)
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
olive oil
Meatballs
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon onion powder (real onion can be used but my family doesn't like finding onions in their meatballs, go figure)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley flakes

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Sauce:
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Cover bottom of large pan with olive oil.
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Add garlic and onion and heat on low until tender.
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Add Pastene tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, salt and pepper.
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Simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring often.
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Meatballs:
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In large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.
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Shape into balls (makes about 30).
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Meatball cooking directions:
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Bake in oven at 350, turning occasionally until the meatballs are brown on the outside.
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Add the meatballs to sauce and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
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This cooking method is also great for making the meatballs ahead of time. They can be frozen and dropped into sauce when you're ready.

582

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 2 -3 tablespoons garlic, minced, 1 small onion (diced small), 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (ground and peeled-I use Pastene Kitchen Ready), and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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!

My Favorite Spaghetti And Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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