italian spaghetti and meatballs

Name: Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE SAUCE; 4 can(s) (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, undrained; 2 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste; 1 - large onion, diced; 5 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) 6 oz. mushrooms stems & pieces, drained; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1 - bay leaf; salt - to taste; pepper - to taste; ## FOR THE MEAT BALLS; 3 pound(s) ground beef; 2 cup(s) italian style bread crumbs; 2 - eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes; 1/4 - 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jul 24, 2012

The kids will love this traditional Italian favorite! It can be prepared ahead of time in a slow cooker. Follow instructions given but place ingredients in slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours. Add browned meatballs in the last hour of cooking.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE
4 cans (14.5 oz.) tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 - large onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 can 6 oz. mushrooms stems & pieces, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 - bay leaf
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
FOR THE MEAT BALLS
3 pounds ground beef
2 cups italian style bread crumbs
2 - eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

How To Make italian spaghetti and meatballs

Step 1

Puree canned tomatoes, one can at a time in blender. Pour pureed tomatoes into Dutch oven.

Step 2

Place remaining sauce ingredients into pot. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine all meat ball ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Shape into 2" balls and brown in a baking pan in 350 degree oven or on stovetop in a skillet in 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
Step 5

Add meatballs to spaghetti sauce and simmer on low for 40 minutes to one hour longer.
Step 6

Serve over hot spaghetti and garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
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