I have been making this spaghetti recipe, from a dear family friend, for over 25 years. It is by far the best homemade sauce and meatballs we have ever had. I've also just fried the beef and added it to the sauce, then used it to make lasagna.
Provided by Lynn1964
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, onion, parsley, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, and cloves in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine beef, crackers, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Form into large meatballs and place into a broiler pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to sauce and continue to simmer, 2 to 2 1/2 hours more.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Serve sauce and meatballs over cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 759.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
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hamzeh hoseinpoor
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Evaristo Mkidz
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Terrnce Smith
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Nomi Nasir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ummuhani Oladele
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Arham Raja
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Holly Dains
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
mohamed elsagheer
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Cluttered Chongo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Pierre Lopez
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The meatballs were especially good, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
sisanda dayimani
[email protected]This is the best spaghetti and meatballs recipe I've ever tried! The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.