Ingredients for Spaghetti With An Attitude
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- Milk
- Soft Breadcrumbs
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Italian Seasoning
- Italian Sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Whole Tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- Beef Broth
- Tomato Paste
- Garlic
- Basil
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked Spaghetti
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Spaghetti With An Attitude
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix the meatball ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the meatball mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, chopped, to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and salt and pepper to taste to the Dutch oven.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the baked meatballs.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a richer flavor.
- Cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package directions.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
51g
Fat
32g
Carbs
7g
