mamma mia, spaghetti sauce and meatballs!

Name: Mamma Mia, Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs!
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## WHATTA MEATBALL!; 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 large eggs; 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed or pressed; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs (italian seasoned or plain); 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoon(s) minced (or dried) parsley; ## TOMATO SAUCINESS; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) grated parmesan; 4 can(s) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped (or dried) parsley; 2-3 - bay leaves; 2 tablespoon(s) dried basil; 1/2 cup(s) dry red wine (i typically use a shiraz); 2 tablespoon(s) dried oregano; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced or pressed

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Megan Berg

Rochester, MN

Updated on Aug 20, 2010

These meatballs and spaghetti sauce always get rave reviews when served to new friends and faces. It's not a difficult recipe, but it does take a few hours to make. It's totally worth it when your whole house is filled with the aroma of fresh tomato and spices! NOTE: The sauce is delicious even without the meatballs cooked in it. Since the meatballs aren't added until the sauce is already completed, it's easy to create a vegetarian-friendly version of this recipe by skipping over the meatballs! (Even vegan-friendly by skipping the Parmesan and choosing your ingredients carefully)

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prep time 2 Hr 30 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method ---

yield 5-7 serving(s)

Ingredients

WHATTA MEATBALL!
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs
1 clove garlic, crushed or pressed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (italian seasoned or plain)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced (or dried) parsley
TOMATO SAUCINESS
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup grated parmesan
4 cans crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped (or dried) parsley
2-3 - bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 cup dry red wine (i typically use a shiraz)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

How To Make mamma mia, spaghetti sauce and meatballs!

Step 1

Combine ALL meatball ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well. Roll into tightly packed balls, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Fry over medium heat until browned on all sides. Place aside on a plate or pan.

Step 2

In a large pot or saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.
Step 3

Add parsley, bay leaves, basil, and oregano. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4

Add remaining ingredients and stir well, simmering for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5

*If you are cooking meatballs* Carefully drop the browned meatballs into the sauce. Simmer for at least 90 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning on the bottom of the pot.
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