Spagetti Sauce With Meatballs
Description
This classic comfort dish features juicy beef meatballs simmered in a robust, slow-cooked tomato sauce. The sauce builds deep flavor from garlic, basil, and a touch of sweetness to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it delivers hearty, home-style satisfaction. The long cooking time melds the ingredients beautifully, resulting in tender meatballs and a thick, flavorful gravy that clings perfectly to spaghetti. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the Mazola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over low heat.
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Add the minced garlic, crushed basil, and crushed chillies to the warm oil and saut&# 195;© gently until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Stir in the tomato paste, tomato juice, and soda or sugar to balance the acidity.
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In a separate bowl, combine the ground hamburger meat, chopped garlic, salt, pepper, pinch of basil, and egg.
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Mix the meat mixture thoroughly until just combined, then roll into small, uniform meatballs.
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Add the raw meatballs directly into the simmering sauce.
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Cover and cook on low heat for about three hours, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 68.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.5g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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