Perruso's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Perruso's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb mild Italian sausage; 2 cloves garlic; 1 medium onion; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons romano cheese; Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I use Progresso)

Servings: persons

3 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb mild Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons romano cheese
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I use Progresso)

1
Pour puree into large saucepan-at least 4 quarts.
2
Fill each can about one third uell of water-swish around and add water to puree.
3
Add oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
4
Mix well.
5
Turn on medium heat.
6
While sauce is cooking, uncovered, fry sausage links in a heavy skillet for 15 minutes.
7
When browned and partially cooked add to sauce.
8
Saute onion and garlic in a small amount of the sausage drippings.
9
Add to sauce.
10
Mix well.
11
To make meatballs combine the beef, egg, parsley and romano cheese with enough bread crumbs so that the mixture can be formed into balls and hold their shape.
12
This makes around 10 medium or 18ish small meatballs.
13
Fry meatballs in the sausage pan until browned on all sides.
14
Add to sauce.
15
Cook over low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring frequently.
16
Add a bit of water if the sauce becomes to thick.
17
Add more oregano, basil salt or pepper to taste.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Perruso'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.

Perruso's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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