Meatball Spaghetti Sauce

Tasty seasoned meatballs simmered in a flavorful red sauce. For a creamier sauce, substitute milk for the water.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans water
• ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make meatballs: Combine in a bowl ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, garlic, onions, salt, parsley and pepper; mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook gently so they stay whole and are lightly browned.

Step 3

To make the sauce: Mix together tomato soup, water, lemon juice, salt, parsley, basil, sage, thyme and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan, add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.