JOHN SCHWEGMANN'S REAL ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI
It was originally published -- in the grocery ads -- in the 1950s. This is a very long-simmered, old-school red gravy. It will take all day to prepare so clear your schedule! Prepare the meatballs as the gravy cooks.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Spaghetti
Time 7h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make sauce: Melt butter in a large heavy pot. Add the green onions, yellow onions, celery, bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and Italian seasoning and saute over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the bay leaves and whole tomatoes and mash tomatoes against the side of the pot to crush. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, then add tomato paste and sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let simmer 2 hours. Add sugar, cover and let simmer another 2½ hours, stirring occasionally. If the sauce looks too thick a little water may be added.
- Prepare meatballs by mixing all ingredients, except olive oil, together. Roll into 1½- to 2-inch balls. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and saute in batches until nicely brown. Set aside.
- Add meatballs to sauce and continue simmering another 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve over spaghetti (cooked al dente) and top with freshly grated Romano cheese.
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Faizan king king
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite! We make it all the time.
krishna majhi
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The meatballs were dry and tough, and the sauce was bland.
Johannes Mahlangu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were very flavorful and juicy.
Shipna Begum
[email protected]This is the best spaghetti and meatballs recipe I've ever tried! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.
Jonah Sellers
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times, and I can never seem to get the meatballs right. They always fall apart.
Lane Campbell
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Jelyksa Bravo
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce.
Broken Angle
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was good.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Michelle Pearce
[email protected]Meh, it was okay.
Amanda Cranfield
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it never disappoints. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly seasoned.
Shania Fenelon
[email protected]This is my go-to spaghetti and meatballs recipe! It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Leon Yang
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a higher fat content ground beef next time.
Michael Swift
[email protected]These meatballs were so juicy and flavorful! I used a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, and they were cooked to perfection. The spaghetti was cooked al dente, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Overall, this was an excellent dish tha