This is by far my most favorite homemade spaghetti sauce! I believe this recipe came from our next door neighbor. I make this and then freeze this in 2 servings portions to take out as I please. I rarely make the meatballs, but they are also good. This recipe is also so incredibly easy and versatile.
Note: I make this so often, that I no longer measure the ingredients. I love lots of garlic. You can also substitute baking soda for sugar. Only add a bit at a time and taste until the acidity is to your liking.
Sauce Ingredients:
1 qt. tomato juice
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 lg. onion
minced garlic
1 tsp. dried basil
1 Tb. sugar
2 Tb. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
water
Sauce instructions:
1. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two.
2. Add tomato juice, tomato paste, and water (use tomato paste can as measuring cup). Add seasonings.
3. Simmer for a few hours. *If in a rush, can simmer for 30 minutes.
Meatball Ingredients:
1 pd. ground beef
1/2 c. bread crumbs
2 Tb. grated Romano or Parmesan
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. basil
1 egg
salt and pepper
Meatball instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients with enough water to keep mixture together.
2. Shape into 1/2 c. balls. Put on a cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 350 deg. oven for 20-30 min. (can also cook in sauce).
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