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Beef Meatballs in Italian Spaghetti Sauce

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
120 min
TOTAL TIME
140 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Italian
Beef Meatballs in Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1
Collect all necessary components before commencing the preparation process.
2
In a substantial bowl, merge ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, garlic powder, and the beaten egg. Thoroughly blend the ingredients together to create uniform consistency, then shape into 12 spherical forms. Place these formed balls in an airtight container and refrigerate until required.
3
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion becomes translucent.
4
Introduce tomatoes, salt, sugar, and bay leaf into the saucepan. Cover the saucepan, lower the heat to low, and allow it to simmer for 90 minutes.
5
Add tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and the previously formed meatballs to the saucepan. Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes before serving hot and indulging in this culinary delight