Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce with Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1 Tablespoon Sweet Basil; 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese; 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper; 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt; 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt; 1 whole Egg; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs; 2 packages Italian Sausage Links; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 6 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1/4 cups Onion, Chopped; 1 cup Red Wine Of Your Choice; 3 cans Large Tomato Puree; 3 cans Large Tomato Paste; 4 cans Water (use Tomato Puree Cans); 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Ground Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1 Tablespoon Sweet Basil; 2 pieces Bay Leaf

Servings: persons

2 pounds Ground Beef
1 Tablespoon Sweet Basil
1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Ground Pepper
1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 whole Egg
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
2 packages Italian Sausage Links
1/2 cups Olive Oil
6 cloves Garlic, Crushed
1/4 cups Onion, Chopped
1 cup Red Wine Of Your Choice
3 cans Large Tomato Puree
3 cans Large Tomato Paste
4 cans Water (use Tomato Puree Cans)
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Ground Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1 Tablespoon Sweet Basil
2 pieces Bay Leaf

1
Turn oven on to 350 degrees.
2
Mix the first 9 ingredients in a bowl and form meatballs.
3
Place meatballs and Italian sausage on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour, turn after 1/2 hour.
4
In a large sauce pan add the olive oil on medium heat.
5
Add the 6 cloves of garlic and onion and lightly brown Add the wine, tomato puree and tomato paste and stir.
6
Now add the water and the rest of the spices and simmer.
7
When meat is done, add meat and the juices to the sauce mixture.
8
If it is too thick for you, you can add another can of water.
9
Bring to a boil and turn down, cover with a little opening on the side and let simmer for 3 hours.
10
You should have plenty for leftovers!

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Ground Beef, 1 Tablespoon Sweet Basil, 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese, 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce with 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!

Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce with Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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