ITALIAN SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT
BALLS
 
1 lb. ground beef
1 (6 oz.) can water
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. canned tomatoes
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. oregano
1 sm. can mushroom stems & pieces, optional
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Form ground beef into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Combine tomato paste, water, and tomato sauce in large frying pan, add onion and garlic. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, then add all remaining ingredients for sauce including cheese. Bring to simmering point, then drop in meat balls, without first browning them. Cover, simmer very slowly for about 1 hour. About 12 minutes before serving time, cook spaghetti as directed on package. (Arrange spaghetti on large platter or on individual serving plates. Spoon sauce over it. Sprinkle generously with additional Parmesan cheese.) Serves 4.

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