SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

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When there's time to simmer, this hearty sauce and home-style meatballs make a memorable main course, Dawnetta McGhee of Lewiston, Idaho suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato puree
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup finely crushed saltines
4 large eggs, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the next seven ingredients; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, combine the beef, pork and cracker crumbs; set aside. In another bowl, combine eggs, garlic, Parmesan cheese and oregano; crumble meat mixture over egg mixture and blend well. , Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; brown in a skillet, turning once. Add to sauce; simmer, uncovered 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Saaka Abdul Hakim
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarah Mugode
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This recipe is a family favorite! We love the meatballs and the sauce. I always make a double batch so we have leftovers.


Iqbal 860
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zaman Hussein
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This recipe is a winner! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Aisha Sakah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


Console King
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Arshman Aziz
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This recipe is a family favorite! We love the meatballs and the sauce. I always make a double batch so we have leftovers.


Shoron Miya
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Franco Ruiz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. The meatballs are so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


tlnicholas
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Salal Hassan
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This recipe is a winner! The meatballs are delicious and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rethabile JB Projects
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


m umar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


AHMED RAIHAN
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zaran Haider
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Roger Gonzalez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


william Namaswa
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I've tried many spaghetti and meatballs recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are perfectly seasoned and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


John Korcz
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This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a family favorite! The meatballs are so flavorful and moist, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.


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