Nonnie'S Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Nonnie'S Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pork (I use boneless ribs); 1 lb stewing beef or 1 lb cubed sirloin; 3 -6 Italian sausages; 12 -18 meatballs, depending on how big you make them. (I like mine bite sized); 4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (1-2 cans); 1/4 cup water; 1 medium onion; 2 -3 garlic cloves; oregano; parsley; salt; pepper; bacon fat; meatballs (mix all ingredients); 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated; 2 -3 teaspoons parsley; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon garlic clove; 1/2 cup onion (I use onion powder); 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb pork (I use boneless ribs)
1 lb stewing beef or 1 lb cubed sirloin
3 -6 Italian sausages
12 -18 meatballs, depending on how big you make them. (I like mine bite sized)
4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (1-2 cans)
1/4 cup water
1 medium onion
2 -3 garlic cloves
oregano
parsley
salt
pepper
bacon fat
meatballs (mix all ingredients)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
2 -3 teaspoons parsley
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic clove
1/2 cup onion (I use onion powder)
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

1
In large dutch oven, saute onions in bacon fat till tender.
2
Brown pork, beef and sausage on all sides. Do not drain grease off.
3
Add cans of tomatoes to meat and bring to boil.
4
Add tomato paste, water and seasonings.
5
Simmer for 2 hours.
6
Brown meatballs while sauce is simmering.
7
Add browned meatballs and cook for another hour.
8
(You can cook on low for many hours if you like, on stove or in crock pot!).
9
Do not let burn bottom of pan!
10
In another dutch oven, boil water for mostaciolli, penne, angel hair or any pasta you like!
11
Scoop sauce over pasta and enjoy!

1313

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pork (I use boneless ribs), 1 lb stewing beef or 1 lb cubed sirloin, 3 -6 Italian sausages, 12 -18 meatballs, depending on how big you make them. (I like mine bite sized), and more.

Yes, Nonnie'S Spaghetti 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!

Nonnie'S Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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