BEST SPAGHETTI 'N' MEATBALLS

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My mom's Italian friend taught her the secret to this saucy spaghetti dish. Our whole family is grateful! Mom gave me this recipe as a wedding present. It's the best-tasting spaghetti ever...and the meatballs are so tender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup tomato juice, milk or beef broth
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon each salt, poultry seasoning and garlic powder
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
SAUCE:
4 cups water
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) tomato juice
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 jar (1/2 ounce) dried celery flakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, tomato juice, green pepper, onion and seasonings. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; drain., In a large saucepan, combine the first eight sauce ingredients. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf., Add meatballs to sauce; simmer for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with spaghetti.

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Ch adil Naiz

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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was tasty. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the meatballs.

Tofik Nasir

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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious! I made a few changes to the sauce, but it was still very good.

Noor and Nayab

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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect consistency. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.

Rebekah Miller

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The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different meatball recipe.

M Nur (Nurzahan)

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This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a keeper! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.

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