authentic italian spaghetti and meatballs

13 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Jun 19, 2016

This spaghetti and meatball recipe is very tasty and the meatballs are super tender.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield Six to eight people

Ingredients

  • 1 can #2 tomatoes
  • 2 cans 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 sprig parsley chopped
  • 1 - onion chopped
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - eggs beaten
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

How To Make authentic italian spaghetti and meatballs

  • Step 1
    Mix the first seven ingredients in a sauce pan and cook slowly.
  • Step 2
    Blend remaining ingredients together and form into balls. Brown in 3 Tablespoons oil then add them to the tomato sauce and simmer for one hour.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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