Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4
 
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs is full of spice and flavor. Simple to make in a slow cooker or simmered on the stove top. Make a double batch and freeze half for another meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 6 oz can of tomato paste
  • 1 6 oz can of water
  • 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 1 cup of canned diced tomatoes (or 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 sm can mushrooms, drained (opt)
  • 8 oz dry spaghetti
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients, except hamburger meat and spaghetti, in a large slow cooker.
  2. Stir to mix well.
  3. Make hamburger into small meatballs, about 8 from 1 pound of meat.
  4. Add meatballs to the sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or on high for 4 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Skim off any grease from the top before serving.
  7. Cook the spaghetti in a pot of boiling water as directed on the package.
  8. When tender to your liking, drain the water off. Add the spaghetti to the sauce.
  9. Serve hot.
  10. Add additional Parmesan Cheese to the top is desired.
Notes
For meat sauce, brown the ground beef in a skillet. Drain off the grease, and add to the sauce. Simmer for several hours to blend the spices.

Ground turkey works well.

This freezes very well. Make a double batch and freezer in a freezer container for an easy meal.
Recipe by at https://www.amerryoldwoman.com/homemade-spaghetti-and-meatballs/