5.0 from 30 votes
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs just the way mom makes them. Just a handful of ingredients makes the perfect sauce.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions , chopped *see notes
- 4-6 cloves garlic , pressed or finely minced *see notes
- 84 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano , minced
- 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 bay leaves
- 1-2 pounds cooked meatballs
- 1 pound Italian sausage , cooked and cut into bite-size pieces*
- 14 ounces canned mushrooms , drained
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sauteing until translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, juice and all. Everything that is in the can.
- Stir in the oregano, ground black pepper and bay leaves. Add the meatballs, sausage and mushrooms.
- Lower to the least amount of heat possible. Cover with the lid ajar for steam to release.
- Simmer for 4-6 hours, stirring every so often to prevent scorching.
- When ready to serve, cook desired pasta.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Spoon over pasta and top with cheese or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- About 2 cups yellow onions.
- Amount of garlic will depend heavily on your taste and the size of your garlic cloves. It you are using a large head, use 4, a small head will call for 6. If you really love garlic, use more and if you don’t, use less.To cook sausage, bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. Allow to cool, then slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Drain well on a paper towel lined plate before adding to sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
961mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
504IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 961mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 504IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.