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Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 120 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meatballs

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 🥚 1 egg, beaten

  • Sauce

    • 🧅 3/4 cup chopped onion
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 🍅 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 🍅 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and beaten egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.

2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent.

3

Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar, and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 90 minutes.

4

Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and meatballs. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

5

Serve hot with your favorite pasta.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

347

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 For a more intense flavor, let the sauce sit overnight before reheating.Use fresh basil and Parmesan cheese for a fresher taste.If you're watching sodium intake, reduce the amount of added salt.