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Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

A classic Italian dish with rich tomato sauce and tender meatballs. Perfect for a family dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 800 g Canned Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Meatballs

  • 500 g Ground Beef
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Pasta, Spaghetti
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