**Mamma Mia Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs: A Taste of Italy Right in Your Kitchen**
Indulge in a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable Mamma Mia Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs recipe. This classic Italian dish is a symphony of flavors, featuring homemade meatballs nestled in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce. Crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques, this recipe promises an authentic Italian experience in the comfort of your own home.
Our comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions for crafting both the meatballs and the spaghetti sauce, ensuring a seamless cooking process. Discover the secrets to creating perfectly tender and juicy meatballs, seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Learn the art of simmering a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, using ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a touch of sweetness.
In addition to the main recipe, we offer variations to suit diverse preferences. Craving a vegetarian option? We've included a meatless meatballs recipe that delivers on both taste and texture. For those seeking a spicy kick, our spicy meatballs variation adds a delightful heat to the dish. And if you're short on time, our quick and easy spaghetti sauce provides a delicious shortcut without compromising on flavor.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our Mamma Mia Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs recipe will guide you to culinary success. Gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a flavor-filled adventure that will transport you to the heart of Italy. Buon Appetito!
MAMMA MIA, SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND MEATBALLS!
These meatballs and spaghetti sauce always get rave reviews when served to new friends and faces. It's not a difficult recipe, but it does take a few hours to make. It's totally worth it when your whole house is filled with the aroma of fresh tomato and spices! NOTE: The sauce is delicious even without the meatballs cooked in...
Provided by Megan Berg
Categories Beef
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Combine ALL meatball ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well. Roll into tightly packed balls, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Fry over medium heat until browned on all sides. Place aside on a plate or pan.
- 2. In a large pot or saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.
- 3. Add parsley, bay leaves, basil, and oregano. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4. Add remaining ingredients and stir well, simmering for at least 30 minutes.
- 5. *If you are cooking meatballs* Carefully drop the browned meatballs into the sauce. Simmer for at least 90 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning on the bottom of the pot.
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS
This is a recipe I got from my mother years ago -- it's great.
Provided by Jeremy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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, saute 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1492.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
MAMMA MIA! FRESH ITALIAN MEATBALLS!
Make and share this Mamma Mia! Fresh Italian Meatballs! recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 12 1 1/2 - 2-inch meatballs, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- MINCE 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano and 1 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves; SET aside; GRATE 1/2 cup stale or frozen sourdough breadcrumbs in a food processor or sing a hand-held grater; SET aside; GRATE (don't shred) 1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese (plus more for garnish if desired) and set aside.
- PROCESS 1/2 small peeled sweet onion, approximately 1/4 red or green bell pepper, and 2-3 cloves of garlic in a food processor until minced; SAUTE mixture in one tablespoon olive oil over medium heat only until softened; ADD 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves, 1 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; SAUTE until herbs are softened; REMOVE from heat and add sauteed vegetables into a large bowl.
- SPRINKLE the 1/2 cup grated breadcrumbs over sauteed vegetables; BREAK up 1 lb. fresh ground meat over breadcrumbs without mixing; ADD 1/2 cup ricotta cheese over meat without mixing.
- BEAT one egg in a small bowl with 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 pinch ground allspice and 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; POUR mixture over ingredients in bowl without mixing.
- SPRINKLE 1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese over remaining ingredients.
- MIX meatball mixture thoroughly using hands.
- ROLL into 1 1/2 - 2 inch meatballs.
- FRY METHOD: Fry meatballs in a large skillet, between medium-low and medium heat in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or fry between 275 F - 300 F in an electric wok or electric skillet), alternately turning and covering until browned/steamed and meat is just cooked until done, yet moist.
- STEAM METHOD: Heat a large saucepan filled halfway with marinara sauce over medium heat. Add raw meatballs, then 1/2 cup water. Cook until slightly browned on bottom, then turn meatballs using a slotted spoon. Add a little more water and continue cooking until done. Re-season sauce if necessary just to keep meatballs in before adding to spaghetti, or a meatball sandwich. Top with chopped parsley, a little olive oil, fresh ground pepper and a sprinkle of freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese.
- SERVE and say, "MAMMA MIA!"!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 739.9, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8
MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE
"A friend gave me the recipe for this traditional favorite. It's her Italian mother-in-law's recipe from the old country, and it tastes wonderful," writes Denise Linnett of Picton, Ontario.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-3/4-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, water, parsley, sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 1445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
MAMMA MIA MEAT SAUCE
My mother clipped this recipe out of USA Weekend back in 1993 - it was always the sauce she made while I was growing up (it's a recipe by Kathie Lee Gifford). Now that I cook myself, I've taken the recipe and adapted it to a few of my own 'likes' and now use this as my sauce for pasta, lasagna and ravioli! Can't be beat! (this recipe freezes very well!)
Provided by ErikaNY
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large saucepan or Dutch oven (at least 6 quarts), brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer for 2-3 hours (the longer the better for my own tastes), stirring occasionally.
- If sauce tastes a little on the acidic side (from tomato sauce/paste), add the sugar.
- Serve over pasta!
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients make a difference: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you can, grow your own tomatoes or buy them from a local farmer's market.
- Don't skimp on the olive oil: Olive oil is an essential ingredient in Italian cooking. It adds flavor and richness to the sauce. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Brown the meatballs well: Browning the meatballs adds flavor and helps to keep them moist. Make sure to brown them all over before adding them to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for a long time: The longer the sauce simmers, the better it will taste. Aim to simmer it for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have time.
- Season the sauce to taste: Taste the sauce as it simmers and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
This Mamma Mia spaghetti sauce and meatballs recipe is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. Follow these tips to make the best spaghetti sauce and meatballs you've ever had!
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