HEALTHIER ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS
We added carrot and fresh garlic to this spaghetti sauce, and even made the meatballs healthier by using whole wheat breadcrumbs and fresh parsley. We suggest serving over the whole grain pasta of your choice.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 clove garlic, and beaten egg in a large bowl. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store covered in refrigerator until needed.
- Cook and stir onion, 5 cloves garlic, and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar, and bay leaf. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 60 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, basil, and meatballs. Simmer on low heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1552.1 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
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Olayemi Omolayo
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great.
Trinibad Scenes
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The sauce is so good that I've even used it on other dishes, like chicken and fish.
Reign Fury
[email protected]This is my new go-to spaghetti and meatballs recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked.
Md toufiqur Tanim
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender. I especially liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness to the sauce.