Ingredients for - Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

1. Lean ground beef 1 pound
2. Fresh bread crumbs 1 cup
3. Dried parsley 1 tablespoon
4. Grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon
5. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
6. Garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon
7. Egg, beaten 1
8. Chopped onion ¾ cup
9. Garlic, minced 5 cloves
10. Olive oil ¼ cup
11. Whole peeled tomatoes 2 (28 ounce) cans
12. Salt 2 teaspoons
13. White sugar 1 teaspoon
14. Bay leaf 1
15. Tomato paste 1 (6 ounce) can
16. Dried basil ¾ teaspoon
17. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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

5 . Stage

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

6 . Stage

Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS