Healthier Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
1 Reviews- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 2 hr
- Ready In: 2 hr 20 min
“We added carrot and fresh garlic to this spaghetti sauce, and even made the meatballs healthier by using whole wheat breadcrumbs and fresh parsley. We suggest serving over the whole grain pasta of your choice.” - by MakeItHealthy
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 6 servings
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (6 total)
- Calories
- 374 cal
- 19%
- Fat
- 20.7 g
- 32%
- Carbs
- 29.1 g
- 9%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"Pretty tasty but I have to say I did not use 1/4 Cup olive oil. Even though it is a good for you fat, it still packs a punch in calories...." See more"
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