Best 10 Nannas All Day Spaghetti Sauce With Meatballs Recipes

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Nanna's All Day Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is a classic Italian dish that has been passed down from generation to generation. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. The secret to the best Nanna's All Day Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is in the slow-simmered sauce, which is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, and they are cooked in the sauce until they are tender and flavorful. Served over a bed of spaghetti, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe I got from my mother years ago -- it's great.

Provided by Jeremy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1492.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

NANNY'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND MEATBALLS



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Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs (with Italian Sausage too!) is a popular recipe with her family. The grandkids absolutely love it! Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and always a hit!

Provided by Lovefoodies

Categories     Main Meals

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 Cup olive oil
3 lb large cans Tomatoes whole, peeled or crushed
18 oz canned Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon parsley
2 cloves or 3 garlic chopped or crushed
1 Tablespoon Oregano
2 tsp . garlic salt
1 tsp . ground black pepper
1/2 Cup Romano cheese grated.
2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
3/4 tsp . ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon garlic salt
2 Tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 Cup grated Romano Cheese
3 eggs
3/4 Cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Make the sauce
  • Put olive oil in pan, chop or crush cloves of garlic in oil, heat slowly, do not let burn or turn brown.
  • Add tomatoes (I crush with my hand while adding them) garlic salt, paste, parsley, oregano, pepper & Romano cheese and bring to a simmer and let simmer for at least 1 1/2 hrs. (6 qt. pan works.)
  • Make the Meatballs
  • Put meat & pork in large bowl. Add pepper, salt, parsley, & cheese.
  • Mix thoroughly. Add eggs & bread crumbs, mix until well blended. Oil hands and make into balls, whatever size you like, and don't squish them to death, just medium to lightly form into balls.
  • Put oil in the frying pan & brown slowly (don't let them get crusty). Then drain them and put in the Spaghetti Sauce, and continue cooking them in the sauce.
  • We like Italian sausages too, and cook them the same way & add to sauce.
  • This makes about 24 large, 36 medium or 48 small.
  • Serve with pasta of your choice, and crusty Italian Bread or Rolls, we like Garlic Bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 985 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 345 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 65 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 79 grams protein, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1921 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams unsaturated fat

NONNA'S SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS



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The meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone.

Provided by Carolyn Malcoun

Categories     Healthy Meatball Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs
1/2 cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 ounces lean (90% or leaner) ground beef
8 ounces ground pork or Italian pork sausage
8 ounces ground veal
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup dry red wine
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • To prepare meatballs: Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup onion, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef, pork (or sausage) and veal; gently mix until combined (do not overmix). Using 1/4 cup for each, make 16 meatballs and place in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • To prepare sauce & spaghetti: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add wine and boil for 1 minute. Add crushed and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  • Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
  • 30 minutes before you're ready to eat, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  • Spoon any fat off the sauce; add oregano. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti with extra Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 765.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

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.

MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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"A friend gave me the recipe for this traditional favorite. It's her Italian mother-in-law's recipe from the old country, and it tastes wonderful," writes Denise Linnett of Picton, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces lean ground beef
2 ounces ground pork
SAUCE:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, quartered
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-3/4-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, water, parsley, sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 1445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

NANNA'S ALL DAY SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef     Tomato     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 - 28 oz. cans Ground Tomatoes
3 - 7 oz. Cans Tomato Paste
3 - Tblsp. Olive Oil
3 - Bay Leaves
2 - Tsp. Dried Basil
2 - Tblsp. Parsley
1 - dozen mushrooms sliced
6 - Boneless skinless
chicken thighs
1 - lb. Pork Neck Bones
1 - Medium Onion finely chopped
and divided (1/3 - 2/3)
3 - cloves garlic
2 - lb. Ground Lean Beef
1/2 - cup parmesian cheese
grated
2 - eggs slightly beated
3/4 - 1 cup bread crumbs
2- Tblsp. Parsley

Steps:

  • To a large Dutch Oven or stock pot add olive oil and saute 2/3 onion and garlic. Add and brown pork bones and chicken thighs, add 3 cans tomatoes and tomato paste. Fill each can with water and add to sauce. Add bay leaves, basil, mushrooms and meatballs bringing sauce to a boil and lowering to a simmer, uncovered for the day. MEATBALLS: Combine ground beef, parmesian cheese eggs, bread crumbs and parsley to form mixture. Shape into meatballs and add RAW to sauce, allowing to cook in sauce. Bring sauce to a boil and then allow to simmer uncovered. Cook for approximately 6 hours. Sauce will thicken and meatballs will cook and remain moist. Boil 1 lb.pasta of choice in 6 quart pot of salted water until al dante, drain well and place on large platter or in large pasta bowl. Cover with sauce, mixing slightly, arrange meats along the edge or in a separate bowl. Serve spare sauce in separate bowl to add at table. Serve parmesian cheeese also at table.

NONNA'S SAUCE AND MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 11h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
7 eggs
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon dried parsley
The Saucee Sicilian Meat Sauce, recipe follows
1 beef short rib (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 small yellow onion, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato paste
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix pork and beef in a bowl with your hands, then add garlic. Beat eggs and add to mixture. Add breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley and mix well. Scoop into meatballs and bake on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  • Simmer meatballs in Meat Sauce for 2 hours.
  • Brown beef short rib in olive oil in a saucepan on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes each side. Add garlic and onions and brown over low heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste plus 1 paste can water, then the tomato sauce plus 1 sauce can water, and stir until blended. Add pepper flakes, sugar, salt, pepper and bay leaf and bring to bubbling. Turn temperature to low and simmer, covered, for 8 hours. Remove beef short rib and bay leaf before serving.

NANA'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This sauce is my nana's version and the best I have ever tasted! I get quite a few requests to make it from friends and family.

Provided by LizFP

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Brown onion and green pepper in a large skillet in a small amount of oil.
  • Add ground beef to the onion and green peppers; cook until brown.
  • Carefully drain the hamburger mixture and return to the skillet.
  • Add the tomato sauce, onion salt, salt, garlic salt, oregano, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Heinz 57 and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir well and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta with garlic bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1130, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 44.5

GRANDMA'S OLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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Grandma's sauce is an old recipe that she brought over from Italy. It is a long process with strange ingredients, but they all come together to make the best sauce I have ever had. The long process is worth your trouble the minute you take your first bite.

Provided by cherbear

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 8h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 pig's feet
1 pound pork neck bones
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (16 ounce) loaf fresh Italian bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 cup water
6 eggs, beaten
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in the bottom of a large saucepan, and fry the garlic cloves 5 to 8 minutes, until brown and fragrant. Remove the garlic cloves and set aside. Place the pig's feet and pork neck bones in the saucepan and fry, turning occasionally, until the meat and bones have browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Return the garlic cloves to the saucepan, and stir in the tomato paste and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, and pour in the tomato puree. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 3 hours, stirring from the bottom often to prevent burning, until the pig's feet are tender and the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the sugar, pepper, and baking soda. Continue to simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
  • Soak the torn bread with 1 cup of water in a bowl. Squeeze excess water out of the bread, and place the bread in a large bowl with the 6 beaten eggs, ground pork, ground veal, and ground beef. Mix thoroughly and form into 24 meatballs about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stir in the minced garlic and chopped fresh basil, let them cook for about 1 minute, and then add the meatballs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry them on all sides until brown, about 15 minutes, working in batches, if necessary.
  • Place the browned meatballs, along with the oil, garlic, and basil from the skillet into the sauce, stirring lightly to avoid breaking them. Add the whole hard-boiled eggs, and simmer for about 1 1/2 more hours, until the meatballs are cooked, the sauce is thick, and all the flavors have blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 319.1 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1437.4 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

ALL DAY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This recipe requires a full day of cooking but the effort is worth it. My mom got this recipe over 50 years ago from an Italian friend. The baking soda is the secret ingredient to making this recipe a success so don't eliminate it. When finished, it can almost be eaten with a fork. I quadruple the recipe so I have some to freeze.

Provided by Sunniland

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 5h15m

Yield 2 quarts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 ounces water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil (don't substitute oregano as it is too strong for this sauce) or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (don't substitute oregano as it is too strong for this sauce)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper
baking soda
meatballs
1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb ground round
1 egg
1 slice bread, dipped in water, then squeezed
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all meatball ingredients, roll in to balls and brown in skillet. Cool and refrigerate until 1 hour prior to serving. Olive oil may be needed to brown these if using very lean beef.
  • In the skillet, add chopped onions and cook until tender but not soft.
  • Add garlic and can of tomatoes. If using whole tomatoes, I mash them briefly in the skillet with a potato masher.
  • Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Put in to a large dutch oven or sauce pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients except for baking soda, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a quick boil and immediately reduce the heat to medium low as this sauce will burn.
  • Add a pinch of baking soda, stir well and allow to simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
  • Taste the sauce for acidity. If acid level (or tang) is still high, add another pinch of baking soda and stir well. At this point do not taste the sauce as all you will taste is baking soda.
  • Cook two more hours.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If needed, add a small amount of olive oil.
  • Eventually, you will start seeing the sauce getting darker around the edges of the pan. At this point you can season with salt and pepper and add the cooked meatballs.
  • Cook one additional hour.
  • One half hour prior to serving, stir in the parmesan cheese. This will thicken the sauce quickly.
  • This sauce is best served the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 953.1, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 30.9

Nanna's All Day Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs: A Culinary Delight

Savor the delectable flavors of Nanna's All Day Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs, a timeless recipe that combines the richness of a slow-simmered tomato-based base with succulent, homemade herbed ricotta and light, fluffy baked ricotta-stuffed Italian-style chicken cutlets. This culinary masterpiece will transport you to the heart of Italy, offering a taste of Nanna's traditional cooking.

Preparation Techniques and Culinary Expertise

- Embrace the culinary techniques and tips shared by Nanna, a seasoned master of Italian cooking, to achieve an unforgettable meal. - Simmer the spaghetti and tomato sauces, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen over time, resulting in a luscious, flavorful foundation for your dish. - Craft delectable ricotta-stuffed chicken cutlets, using a combination of ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Savor the harmonious flavors and satisfying texture achieved by shaping these cutlets and frying them to golden-crisp. - Enhance the taste of the chicken by infusing it with fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, which add a vibrant aromatic profile. - Elevate the dish with Nanna's homemade herbed ricotta, a key ingredient that complements the spaghetti and chicken, adding a layer of richness and texture.

Conclusion: A Culinary Symphony of Italian Delights

Nanna's All Day Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs stands as a testament to the culinary artistry of traditional Italian cooking, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your palate. Savor the rich, slow-cooked tomato-based spaghetti and meatball combination, complemented by the airy and pillowy ricotta-stuffed chicken cutlets. Indulge in the homemade herbed ricotta, adding a creamy, flavorful dimension. This recipe is an embodiment of Nanna's passion for creating unforgettable Italian fare, providing a taste of old-fashioned comfort food that will linger in your memory long after the last morsel. Embark on this culinary journey and treat yourself to a truly delectable experience.

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