MEATBALLS AND GRAVY (SPAGHETTI SAUCE)
We used to have this every Wednesday. This is essentially my grandma's recipe, I just add more cheese to the meatballs than she did. Sometimes I leave the neckbones out and add some Italian sausage.
Provided by JenniferK2
Categories Meat
Time 3h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, eggs, milk, seasoned salt and basil into a large bowl.
- Mix well with hands; shape into 24 balls.
- Brown meatballs in pan, making sure to keep a thin layer of water on the bottom of the pan at all times to prevent burning.
- While meatballs are cooking, start the gravy.
- Brown onion lightly in olive oil in a large pot.
- Add garlic and cook 1 or 2 minutes.(Do not burn.).
- Add tomato paste and water.
- Stir until tomato paste is thinned.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Bring to a slow boil and reduce heat.
- When meatballs are done, add to sauce.
- Simmer, covered loosely, over low heat about 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- If sauce is too thick water may be added.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 103.3, Sodium 1372.8, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 29.5
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Nayyer Abbas
n.abbas@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner!
Tony Max
tony.max@hotmail.frI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!
Zahid Prince
zahid_p@hotmail.comThis is the best meatballs and spaghetti sauce recipe I've ever tried.
Kaleab yis
k90@gmail.comI would give this recipe 10 stars if I could!
Jepte Aguelo
a_jepte@aol.comThis is a keeper recipe!
Aashik Khan
k-a@hotmail.frTwo thumbs up!
Mdrabbi Hussain
mdrabbi14@yahoo.comI'll definitely be making this again.
Casper Sky
c_s38@hotmail.frAmazing recipe!
Karna Kc
kc_k78@gmail.comDelicious!
Ramathan Ramah
r@hotmail.comThese meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I served them over spaghetti and it was a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making these again.
Toleen Jarrar
toleen5@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed. Overall, this is a great recipe.
taha ahmed
a-t71@hotmail.frThese meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a different meatball recipe.
chloe anderson
anderson.chloe@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were surprisingly good! The sauce is also really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Quin hajarah
quin.h@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for meatballs and spaghetti sauce. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have a quick and easy meal on hand.
Don illest
illest-don@aol.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so moist and tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra kick.
Muchangu Timo
t.muchangu@hotmail.co.ukThese meatballs are amazing! They're so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect consistency. I served it over spaghetti and it was a huge hit with my family.