Very easy and yummy! The meatballs don’t need to be browned, they just simmer in the sauce, so it is important to use lean meat. I also like these meatballs made from ground chicken.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
What could be better than homemade spaghetti and meatballs?
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms sliced
- 1 can 28 oz. stewed tomatoes
- 1 can 13 oz. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Meatballs:
- Mix all ingredients together. Shape into meatballs. Set aside.
Sauce:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve over spaghetti. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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