sunday in brooklyn spaghetti & meatballs

Name: Sunday in Brooklyn Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE SAUCE; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 can(s) crushed tomatoes 28 oz; 1 can(s) tomato sauce 8oz; 1 can(s) tomato paste 6oz; 6 ounce(s) water; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; ## FOR THE MEATBALLS; 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese; 2 - eggs; 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs (italian style); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 1/4 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin (for frying meatballs); ## SPAGHETTI - PREPARE A 1 LB BOX

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Rosemary Orrichio-Lash

Downingtown, PA

Updated on Apr 25, 2012

Sunday in Brooklyn NY meant the aroma of tomato sauce and meatballs simmering on the stove. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins gathered around the kitchen table. It was loud, fun and the food my mom cooked was always delicious!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
1 can tomato sauce 8oz
1 can tomato paste 6oz
6 ounces water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 - eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (italian style)
1 1/2 teaspoons basil, dried
1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin (for frying meatballs)
SPAGHETTI - PREPARE A 1 LB BOX

How To Make sunday in brooklyn spaghetti & meatballs

Step 1

Begin by making the sauce. In a large sauce pan, brown garlic in olive oil.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients, stir together and bring to a boil.
Step 3

Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir frequently. (add a little water if sauce begins to stick to pot).
Step 4

While sauce is cooking, prepare meatballs
Step 5

Mix together meatball ingredients ground beef through minced garlic.(Oil will be used for frying the meatballs)
Step 6

Form meat into 2 inch balls.
Step 7

Heat olive oil in large frying pan. (If the oil is not hot enough, the meatballs will stick)
Step 8

On a medium flame, quickly brown meatballs on each side. (Be careful not to fully cook the insides of the meatballs). ( Also, use a spatula to gently lift under meatballs and turn over)
Step 9

Transfer meatballs to sauce pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. (If meatballs stick to bottom, add a little water.)
Step 10

While sauce and meatballs cook, prepare spaghetti.
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