SPAGHETTI MEATBALL SUPPER

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It was such a joy to come home and find my mom making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. This recipe has always been dear to my heart. -Debbie Heggie, Laramie, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
MEATBALLS:
3 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally., For meatballs, preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Add meatballs to sauce, stirring gently to combine. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Shayan Ahmad Khan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The meatballs were so good that people were asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Jamal Ahmad
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This was my first time making meatballs and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Kunzler
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Prince Abbas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Saif Islam
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


luis banuelos
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This was a great recipe! The meatballs were so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.