This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 1 dried bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground round
- ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until lightly brown. Mix in 2 cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 1/2 the oregano, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the ground round, bread crumbs, remaining oregano, remaining garlic, parsley, eggs, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 inch balls, and drop into the sauce. Cook 40 minutes in the sauce, or until internal temperature of meatballs reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
Step 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and stir in the spaghetti. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 572 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol87mg | 29% |
Sodium1177mg | 51% |
Total Carbohydrate80g | 29% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C30mg | 149% |
Calcium164mg | 13% |
Iron7mg | 41% |
Potassium1282mg | 27% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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