Meatball Spaghetti Sauce

Meatball Spaghetti Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    223

Savor the comforting taste of homemade with these tender, seasoned meatballs, gently simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato sauce. A classic dish, elevated with layers of herbs and a touch of bright lemon.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    79 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1433 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 15 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped onions, 1 teaspoon of salt, dried parsley, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs. Set aside on a plate or baking sheet. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 12 mins Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides. The meatballs do not need to be cooked through at this stage, as they will finish cooking in the sauce. (Cook time: 10-15 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, whisk together the condensed tomato soup, water, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, dried parsley, dried basil, dried sage, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs Gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (Cook time: 1 hour)

For a richer flavor, brown the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will ensure they develop a nice crust.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the sauce after simmering.
Serve over your favorite cooked spaghetti or pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
These meatballs freeze wonderfully! Allow them to cool completely in the sauce, then transfer to freezer-safe containers. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 74 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Laury Dibbert

    Easy to follow and the results were amazing. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.

  • Geovanny Connellyvonrueden

    I substituted ground turkey for the ground beef, and it worked great. I also added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.

  • Bertrand Kshlerin

    This recipe is fantastic! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. My family loved it!

  • Mireya Tromp

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The lemon juice adds a nice brightness to the sauce, and the combination of herbs is delicious.

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