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.

Samar Bj40
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mashesh Sharma
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This recipe is a waste of time and money.


Joe Simon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs fell apart.


Montanah Kolins
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out watery.


Black Op
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end.


Sobuj Ahmed
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Qudsia Sattar
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This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste, but I'm sure I can adjust the amount of salt next time.


RANa Hissn
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Miss Jannat
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is packed with hidden veggies.


Amelia Paulino
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The sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I just added a little bit of red pepper flakes to spice it up.


Naeem Stationary
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were so moist and tender.


luqman mehar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.


Kyle Matran
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I love this spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipe because it's so versatile. I can use it with spaghetti, penne, or even zucchini noodles.


Naeelah Fredericks
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. The sauce is quick and easy to make, and the meatballs add a nice touch of protein.


Todd S (Cousin Todd)
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I've made this spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so easy to make and the meatballs are so flavorful.


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This spaghetti sauce with meatballs recipe is a keeper! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are moist and tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


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