My Moms German Spaghetti Food

MOM'S HEARTY SPAGHETTI

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Flavored with Italian sausage and dotted with tender meatballs, the savory from-scratch sauce made this dish one of my mom's most-requested. We five kids were always thrilled to hear it was on the menu. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. add beef and mix well. Shape into eight meatballs. Brown in a Dutch oven over medium heat; drain and set meatballs aside. , In the same pan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings. Add meatballs; stir gently. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S SPAGHETTI

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My mom taught me how to make this spaghetti sauce when I was in high school. She is my mentor and the best cook I know. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Provided by chefdinaowe

Categories Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 cups water
1/4 cup dried parsley
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Heat oil in large pot. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until completely brown. Add tomatoes, paste, water, parsley, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Let come to a boil and then turn down heat to a simmer. Let simmer at low heat for at least one hour. If it becomes too thick you made add a little water as needed. That's it. Serve over your favorite pasta and your done.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

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A true comfort food I grew up with. My mom made this recipe for many loved ones over the years. I'm blessed that she taught me how to make this since she's no longer with us. Thanks mom... xoxoxo

Provided by drlntn

Categories Spaghetti

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs ground chuck
1 finely chopped sweet onion
1 finely chopped green pepper
1 (4 ounce) can sliced button mushrooms
16 ounces tomato paste
32 ounces tomato sauce
64 ounces water (use sauce can)
1 teaspoon garlic salt (may add more if wanted)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 lb thin spaghetti
3/4 lb ground chuck
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon oregano
pepper
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
15 soda crackers, crushed

Steps:

For Meatballs: Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Use hands to incorporate all ingredients. With a mini scoop or a tablespoon form meatballs and brown in a skillet, turning to brown on all sides. Not necessary to cook all the way through. Put aside after browning.
For Spaghetti Sauce: Brown ground chuck along with your chopped onions and green peppers. Breaking up meat finely. Drain off any grease after browned. Add in your mushrooms, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, garlic salt, oregano, pepper, sugar and parmesan cheese. Once the sauce has warmed up, then you may taste to see if you would like any additional garlic. At this time add your meatballs back into your sauce. Let this simmer all day long, the longer the better. Cook your pasta and serve with your sauce and meatballs -- enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1079.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 203.5, Sodium 2462, Carbohydrate 134.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 30, Protein 79.5