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The Best EVER Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs

The Best EVER Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs

The Best EVER Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs is the definition of comfort in a bowl.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ - 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 teaspoon ground basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 16 oz spaghetti
  • meatballs recipe linked in post
  • fresh Parmesan garnish
  • fresh parsley garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. In a large stock pot or dutch oven add ground beef. Brown over medium heat.
  2. Drain most of grease leaving a tiny bit behind. Add onion and saute for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and saute 1 more.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, pasta and beef broth. Stir well.
  5. Turn heat to high and bring to boil.
  6. Stir in spices. Turn down heat to simmer for about 1 ½ - 2 hours or until thickened. Stir occasionally.
  7. Add meatballs during last hour (if planning on making).
  8. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  9. Spoon sauce and meatballs over spaghetti. Top with Parmesan.