Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Tomato

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    11.2K

Experience the rich, deep flavors of Italy with this homemade spaghetti sauce. Tender, juicy meatballs simmer slowly in a luscious tomato sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece that will transport you to a rustic Italian trattoria.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    77 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1493 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Gather all ingredients.

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 15 mins 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. (Approximately 15 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes.

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05 Step

Recipe View 30 mins Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more.

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06 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Serve hot and enjoy!

For an even richer flavor, brown the meatballs in the saucepan before adding them to the sauce.
Feel free to add a splash of red wine to the sauce while it simmers for an even more complex flavor profile.
Serve over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, linguine, or penne. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 3.7K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Leda Wilderman

    Jan 14, 2025

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The slow simmering really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes.

  • Thaddeus Johnston

    Aug 19, 2022

    This sauce is incredible! The meatballs are so tender, and the sauce has so much flavor. My family loved it!

  • Euna Tromp

    Apr 20, 2021

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat. It was delicious!

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