Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs

From: Chef #733552

On Aug 12, 2009

The meatballs are incredible and so easy to make! This is a fabulous recipe and a hit with the family!

From: NELady

On Apr 18, 2009

We really enjoyed this spaghetti sauce & meatballs... I started this on the stove, then threw it into my crock pot to simmer while we went to the movies. I followed the recipe pretty closely, adding a teaspoon of Italian seasonings to the sauce, omitting the black pepper and adding a couple dashes of crushed red pepper. Also, I omitted the sugar - I don't think it needed it. I didn't measure my olive oil, but I don't think I used anywhere near 1/4 cup. I just coated the bottom of my pan with it. Also, I added the suggested amount of garlic and thought it was the perfect amount (I had read through some of the comments that said there was too much garlic) - but I really enjoy the flavor of garlic in Italian cooking. The meatballs were really good - they had great texture and really added a lot of flavor to the sauce. I only put in 1/2 of the amount of basil and oregano in the meatballs, and added some dried parsley. Also, I added a finely chopped onion to the meatball mixture. This made a LOT of meatballs & sauce - we'll have left-overs tomorrow & I still have plenty to freeze for later. Great recipe, one I'm sure I'll make again. Thanks for posting!

From: Renee N

On Jun 28, 2004

Excellent recipe and easy to make. Loved it. Thanks!!!!

From: Freda2 Brown

On Jul 17, 2003

I had never made spaghetti sauce without my trusty jar, so this was really easy and so-o-o good. Everyone enjoyed it. I added about 1/4 cup of red wine during the one hour simmer time, too. Served with garlic bread, a green salad, and a glass of merlot...this was totally fulfilling! Thanks a lot.