My Little Italian Aunts' Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs Recipe

Name: My Little Italian Aunts' Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 34 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, diced small; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 egg; ½ cup italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into a large dice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (32 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
34 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced small
1 garlic clove, minced
1 egg
½ cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, cut into a large dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt

1
Mix all ingredients for the meatballs together and shape into golf-ball sized balls.
2
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and brown on all sides.
3
Set aside.
4
In a dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion and garlic.
5
Cook until onions are just softened -- do not burn the garlic.
6
Add tomato paste and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
7
Add remaining ingredients, stirring very well after each addition.
8
Add the meatballs, careful to avoid adding the grease from the frying pan.
9
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 4 hours.
10
Serve over your favorite pasta with added parmesan cheese on top.

10140

kcal

Calories

785

Fat

Carbs

669

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 34 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, diced small, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, My Little Italian Aunts' Spaghetti Sauce 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.

My Little Italian Aunts' Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs

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