SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS

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This was my mother-in-law's recipe and as a bride, my first adventure into serious cooking. I enjoy spending the time making it, knowing I'll have enough for several meals. -Anne Eynon Feasterville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 cup chopped onion
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
MEATBALLS:
1 egg
1 cup chopped onion
2 slices bread, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground veal
1/4 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, bay leaves, sugar, oregano, cloves, pepper flakes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the egg, onion, bread cubes, milk, parsley, garlic and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a skillet, brown the meatballs in batches in oil; drain. , Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard bay leaves. Serve meatballs and sauce with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Sumaya Mukhtar
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Overall, this is a great recipe for spaghetti sauce with meatballs. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Annala
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up with a sauce that was too thick and meatballs that were too dry.


nkem precious
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I've tried many different spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Oribhabor stephanie
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti, but I loved the meatballs. They were so tender and flavorful.


Abilio Mendes
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raju Raut
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntota Koporall
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The meatballs were a bit bland for my taste.


Barbara Rogers
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I've been making this spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipe for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Richard Nolan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mokarrom Hossin
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough.


Ailyn Figueroa
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Angel Arguijo
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were especially a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade Jaden
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Pamela Trickett
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I've tried many spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.


Molly Frias
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Coyle
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I loved the sauce. It was so flavorful and versatile. I used it on spaghetti, chicken, and even roasted vegetables.


Hamidah Nagayi
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The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Malik Furqan
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This spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipe was an absolute hit! The sauce was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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