Healthier talian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Healthier talian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 basil leaves, torn, plus additional for sprinkling on top


  1. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 clove garlic, and beaten egg in a large bowl. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store covered in refrigerator until needed.
  2. Cook and stir onion, 5 cloves garlic, and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar, and bay leaf. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 60 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, basil, and meatballs. Simmer on low heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes.

05/03/2018
Healthier talian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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