The Best EVER Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs
The Best EVER Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs is the definition of comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 6-8 garlic cloves minced
- 2 - 32 oz cans of tomato sauce
- 1 - 15 oz can tomato paste
- 32 oz beef broth
- 1 tsp ground basil
- 1 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 16 oz spaghetti
- meatballs recipe linked in post
- fresh Parmesan garnish
- fresh parsley garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or dutch oven add ground beef. Brown over medium heat.
- Drain most of grease leaving a tiny bit behind. Add onion and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute 1 more.
- Pour in tomato sauce, pasta and beef broth. Stir well.
- Turn heat to high and bring to boil.
- Stir in spices. Turn down heat to simmer for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until thickened. Stir occasionally.
- Add meatballs during last hour (if planning on making).
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Spoon sauce and meatballs over spaghetti. Top with Parmesan.