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Spaghetti and Meatballs

SUBMITTED BY: Dawnetta McGhee

"When there's time to simmer, this hearty sauce and home-style meatballs make a memorable main course, Dawnetta McGhee of Lewiston, Idaho suggests."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 3 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato puree
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 3/4 cup finely crushed saltines
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Hot cooked spaghetti

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the next seven ingredients; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, combine beef, pork and cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Add the eggs, garlic, Parmesan cheese and oregano; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; brown in a skillet, turning once. Add to sauce; simmer, uncovered 1-1/2 hours longer. Serve over spaghetti.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by tamara051275
I usually think that opening a can of spaghetti sauce is much easier and equal in taste to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by colleen
I really like this recipe. The only altering I did was add a can of diced tomatoes to add a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by diane o.
This sauce, and the meatballs, fell flat. I'm still looking for an excellent recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by Ashes
All I have to say is that this was the best Spaghetti and Meatballs I have every had in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Martha and her daughter
The sauce was the texture of a pizza sauce. It was okay, but the family doesn't want it fixed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by Sarah C.
This is the best recipe for meatballs. I dont eat pork so I left that out. I didnt measure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Jill I
This recipe was wonderful! I didn't have any saltines so substituted fresh breadcrumbs. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by cinstho1
AWESOME! Really, really good! kids loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by COOKIN LADY
Really good. I used cans of diced tomatoes. Browned the meatballs in a skillet, then baked... MORE


 
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