ITALIAN SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS
My mother got this recipe from our Italian neighbors in the 1950s. It's been a big hit at our church community dinners, where we sometimes make three or four batches of this wonderful sauce.-Monica Crouch, Trotwood, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h45m
Yield 20-24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In two or three stockpots or Dutch ovens, saute garlic and parsley in oil 1 minute. Add tomato puree, sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. For meatballs, in a large bowl, combine the eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink., Stir the remaining Parmesan into spaghetti sauce; simmer 30 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels; add to sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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Chadwick Chapman
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Saba Brohi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ratna Kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was delicious.
shayuf abd
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sawda C/raxmaan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce.
Prakashkumarram Prakashram
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy, and the meatballs were a bit greasy.
Amissah Christian
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I might have overcooked them.
S Logsdon
[email protected]This is the best spaghetti and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly seasoned.
Ajah Mach
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would make this dish again, but I would adjust the meatball recipe.
Akash Bapary
[email protected]This Italian spaghetti with meatballs recipe was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this dish again.