How to Make Jenn's Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes as classic and comforting as a delicious plate of spaghetti and meatballs. It's a dish that brings people together around the dinner table and evokes memories of homemade meals and family gatherings. While there are countless variations of this beloved recipe, there's something truly special about Jenn's Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs. This recipe takes the traditional flavors and elevates them to a whole new level, making it a standout among the crowd.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground round
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly brown. Mix in 2 cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 1/2 the oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground round, bread crumbs, remaining oregano, remaining garlic, parsley, eggs, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 inch balls, and drop into the sauce. Cook 40 minutes in the sauce, or until internal temperature of meatballs reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and stir in the spaghetti. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
  • Nutrition

    572 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1177mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1282mg