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Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Name: Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cups fresh bread crumbs; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1 egg; 3/4 cups onion; 3 cloves of garlic; 1/4 cups olive oil; 56 oz diced tomatoes; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp white sugar; 1 bay leaf; 6 oz tomato paste; 3/4 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

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Prepare to savor a truly classic Italian comfort food: our rich and hearty Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs. Simmered to perfection, this sauce boasts layers of authentic Italian flavors, studded with tender, flavorful meatballs. Served over a generous portion of spaghetti, it’s a satisfying and deeply delicious meal the whole family will adore.

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Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Author: admin Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Best Season: Winter, Fall

Ingredients

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Meatballs

1 lbs lean ground beef
1 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

¹⁄₄ tsp ground black pepper
¹⁄₈ tsp garlic powder
1 egg (beaten)

Sauce

³⁄₄ cups onion (chopped)
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
¹⁄₄ cups olive oil
56 oz diced tomatoes (2-28 oz cans)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp white sugar
1 bay leaf
6 oz tomato paste (or one can)
³⁄₄ tsp dried basil
¹⁄₂ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

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.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.

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Ryan Johnson

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Hello, I'm Ryan, a skilled and enthusiastic amateur cook! I find joy and fulfillment in the kitchen, and find delight in sharing my family creations with others. Keep it delicious!