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Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

  • Ingredients for Meatballs:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp minced onion
  • 2 eggs, cracked and lightly beaten
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Crystal hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Ingredients for Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Dash cayenne powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
Meatball IngredientsSpaghetti Sauce Ingredients

1. Mix ingredients for meatballs together and shape into 20 small balls. Fry meatballs in a large skillet over moderate heat until brown on all sides. Set meatballs aside on a plate.

2. Sauté onion and bell pepper for sauce. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Add meatballs to sauce and simmer covered for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

3. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.

Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs Served