How to Make Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is a classic dish with a rich and flavorful sauce that is sure to please any pasta lover. This homemade recipe is a labor of love that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of simmering tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, and leave you with a hearty and satisfying meal.

The key to a great Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is in the sauce. The ingredients are simple – crushed tomatoes, garlic, onions, and a blend of Italian herbs – but the slo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ 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
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1493mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1023mg