ITALIAN SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS
My mother got this recipe from our Italian neighbors in the 1950s. It's been a big hit at our church community dinners, where we sometimes make three or four batches of this wonderful sauce.-Monica Crouch, Trotwood, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h45m
Yield 20-24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In two or three stockpots or Dutch ovens, saute garlic and parsley in oil 1 minute. Add tomato puree, sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. For meatballs, in a large bowl, combine the eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink., Stir the remaining Parmesan into spaghetti sauce; simmer 30 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels; add to sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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Dharmendra Rajal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Elene Turkadze
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also bland. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this recipe.
Mashaal Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Nayaralin Chun
[email protected]I've tried many spaghetti and meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend it!
Prageeth Douglas
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. The meatballs are a nice addition, and the sauce is very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
LilMissSnowy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved these! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Chandrika Hawlader
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Steven Attrill
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Cabdi Naasir
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and satisfying. I love serving this dish with a side of garlic bread.
bibek
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. We all agreed that it was the best spaghetti and meatballs we'd ever had.
Victor Villa
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a last-minute dinner party and needed something quick and easy to make. The spaghetti and meatballs were a huge hit with my guests.
Kathleen N
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. The meatballs were a bit dry and the sauce was too sweet for my taste.
Sami Sajjad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Monira Aktar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were perfectly seasoned and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Antwi Comfort
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]Delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrew Fleming
[email protected]5/5. Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner like me! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over spaghetti, but I think it would also be great with other pasta shapes.