Jenn’s Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs


Jenn's Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs


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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil
  • ¾cupchopped onion
  • 4clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2(16 ounce) canscrushed tomatoes
  • 3(6 ounce) canstomato paste
  • 1cupwater
  • ½cupsugar
  • ¼cupchopped fresh oregano, divided
  • 1dried bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1poundground round
  • ½cupItalian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley
  • 2eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1(16 ounce) packageuncooked spaghetti

  • Directions

    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.

    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).

    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)

    572

    Calories

    17g

    Fat

    80g

    Carbs

    28g

    Protein

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