SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

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When there's time to simmer, this hearty sauce and home-style meatballs make a memorable main course, Dawnetta McGhee of Lewiston, Idaho suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato puree
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup finely crushed saltines
4 large eggs, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the next seven ingredients; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, combine the beef, pork and cracker crumbs; set aside. In another bowl, combine eggs, garlic, Parmesan cheese and oregano; crumble meat mixture over egg mixture and blend well. , Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; brown in a skillet, turning once. Add to sauce; simmer, uncovered 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Winnie Akinyi
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This is the best spaghetti and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect consistency.


Mizanul Official
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious.


Brenda Anena
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This recipe is easy to follow and the meatballs are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nagayi Jauharah
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


RASEL PARVES
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are amazing!


Tamim Mun
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were so moist and flavorful.


Kristen Smith
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the meatballs were delicious.


hussein khcheich
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I've tried many spaghetti and meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Angela M Loya
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Jack Hazelwood
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce.


Letitia Henderson
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This is my go-to spaghetti and meatballs recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Best Pizza
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was very good.


Lucky Friday
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Md Salababu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just personal preference.


Berhanu Lemango
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect consistency.


Jennifer Patrick
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was very flavorful. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Misbah Wajid
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This spaghetti and meatballs recipe was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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