Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Name: Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg, beaten; 0.75 cup chopped onion; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 0.75 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This is an Italian-style pasta sauce with homemade meatballs that's cooked slowly over low heat for an intense tomato flavor. It's easy to make the spaghetti sauce ahead of time; gently reheat and add meatballs 30 minutes before you're ready to serve with your favorite pasta.

Submitted by Jeremy

Updated on June 7, 2024

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Meatballs:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, beaten

Sauce:

¾ cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.

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In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent.

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Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes.

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Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more.

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Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347	Calories
21g	Fat
23g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 1493mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 19g	38%
Vitamin C 33mg	36%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1023mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

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