Spaghetti & Meatballs
Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 77.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
- ¾ cup onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cans whole tomatoes, (16 oz / 454 g each / 4 cups)
- 2 cans tomato paste, (6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1 recipe Italian Meatballs, Link in Notes
- hot cooked spaghetti
In a pot, heat the olive, add the onion and garlic, cook until tender but not browned.
Add the next 8 ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Prepare meatballs during this time.
Add the meatballs to the sauce, simmer for another 30 minutes. Prepare the spaghetti during this time.
Serve sauce and meatballs over the spaghetti, enjoy.
Low cost per serving.
Additional recipe: Italian Meatballs.