Meatball Spaghetti Sauce

Meatball Spaghetti Sauce

Tasty seasoned meatballs simmered in a flavorful red sauce. For a creamier sauce, substitute milk for the water.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1
To make meatballs: Combine in a bowl ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, garlic, onions, salt, parsley and pepper; mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and set aside.

Step 2
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook gently so they stay whole and are lightly browned.

Step 3
To make the sauce: Mix together tomato soup, water, lemon juice, salt, parsley, basil, sage, thyme and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan, add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375
Calories
19g
Fat
32g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat6g 29%
Cholesterol79mg 26%
Sodium1433mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars11g
Protein20g
Vitamin C59mg 294%
Calcium107mg 8%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium548mg 12%

*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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