homemade spaghetti sauce & turkey meatballs

Name: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce & Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 6 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## SAUCE; #10 can(s) tomato sauce; 1/2 #10 can(s) tomato puree; 4~6 oz can(s) tomato paste; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 3 to 5 clove(s) whole garlic; 5 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire black pepper; 2 large bay leaves; 2 to 4 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) red wine; 4 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes; 2 teaspoon(s) marjoram, dried; 2 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; 2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 2 tablespoon(s) granulated onion; ## TURKEY PARMESAN MEATBALLS; 2 package(s) ground turkey; 3 large egg; 2 package(s) meat loaf mix; 1 cup(s) half and half; 1 cup(s) parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) italian bread crumbs; 2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs

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Char Kramer

Sacramento, CA

Updated on Feb 3, 2013

This recipe is kid approved! It's inexpensive & makes enough to feed a crowd.

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My Granddaughter enjoying her spaghetti & meatballs!

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 6 Hr

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Ingredients

SAUCE
#10 can tomato sauce
1/2 #10 can tomato puree
4~6 oz cans tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 to 5 cloves whole garlic
5 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire black pepper
2 large bay leaves
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
1 cup red wine
4 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons marjoram, dried
2 tablespoons oregano, dried
2 teaspoons basil, dried
2 tablespoons granulated onion
TURKEY PARMESAN MEATBALLS
2 packages ground turkey
3 large egg
2 packages meat loaf mix
1 cup half and half
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup italian bread crumbs
2 cups panko bread crumbs

How To Make homemade spaghetti sauce & turkey meatballs

Step 1

In a large 8 Quart Sauce Pot on low heat add olive oil & crushed garlic. Sautee on low until garlic is lightly browned. Do not burn. Start adding Tomato paste, one can at a time using a whire wisk to incorporate each can into the the garlic/ olive oil. Add all dry seasonings & wine and mix thoroughly. Add Tomato Sauce & Tomato Puree and stir. Continue to simmer on low heat for 6 hours...if they can wait that long. If you cover pot so sauce does not splatter on stove be sure not to put the lid on all the way, prop it up on one side with something so the moisture does not go into the sauce. ( This will water down your sauce ) I use a wooden spoon laying horizontal across the pot on one side with the lid resting on it to let the steam out.

Step 2

For the Meatballs In a large mixing bowl combine eggs & ½ & ½ and whisk in meatloaf seasoning packets. Add 2 packages of ground turkey meat & combine mixture. Add parmesan cheese, panko & italian breadcrumbs & mix together. Using a cookie scooper or ice cream scooper, make into the size meatballs you desire. Roll and place in a greased baking dish and bake for approx 60-90 minutes @ 350* depending on the size of the meatballs.
Step 3

After meatballs are cooked add to sauce & continue to simmer. Add to your favorite pasta, garnish with parmesan cheese & enjoy! Delizioso!!!
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