Meatball Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
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Meatball Spaghetti Sauce

By: CRYSTELLE 
"Tasty seasoned meatballs simmered in a flavorful red sauce. For a creamier sauce, substitute milk for the water."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. To make meatballs: Combine in a bowl ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, garlic, onions, salt, parsley and pepper; mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook gently so they stay whole and are lightly browned.
  3. To make the sauce: Mix together tomato soup, water, lemon juice, salt, parsley, basil, sage, thyme and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan, add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 375 | Total Fat: 18.9g | Cholesterol: 83mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by LucyDelRey   view full review
Here is the solution to keep your meatballs from falling apart: place the raw meatballs on a 9...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by LUVMYBOYS   view full review
I only used the meatball recipe since I already have a spaghetti sauce recipe. Thank you so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by motherteresa   view full review
I only made the meatballs and they were great! However, I didn't add the milk and I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by Sumchelle   view full review
Like most reviewers, I only made the meatballs - AgentLucy style. Added in Penzey's Pasta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2005 by bonniesaturn02   view full review
The meatballs were great! I sautéed the meatballs in olive oil before adding to my sauce (I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by btrflygrl   view full review
This is THE best recipe for spaghetti and meatballs I have ever found. My daughter loved it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by CMCARAWAY   view full review
Personally I thought this lacked flavor and the meatballs were mushy. The sauce was not thick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2003 by 1JEN1   view full review
The meatballs were delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2004 by PROINTHEKITCHEN   view full review
I only made the meatballs, using one large onion, and my family and I thought they were great....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by *mrs. Farmer*   view full review
i only used the meatball recipe, very very good. i brownewd them first then simmerd in sause...

 

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