Mom’s Irish-American Spaghetti Sauce With Sausage and Meatballs

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Mom's Irish-American Spaghetti Sauce With Sausage and Meatballs
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 -8 links mild Italian sausage ( for those in Australia , I have found Coles Tuscan sausages are the best for this recipe )
1 large onion , chopped finely
4 small garlic cloves , crushed
3 cans tomato puree
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
400 g lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
dried oregano , to taste
dried basil , to taste
dried parsley , to taste
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
550
Sugar
11g
Fat
31g
Mom's Irish-American Spaghetti Sauce is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe adds in the flavors of sausage and meatballs for a hearty and filling meal. The key to this sauce is simmering it for several hours to let all the flavors meld together. It's perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends. Serve over spaghetti or your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat up a tablespoon of olive oil and cook the sausages until browned on all sides.
2.Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.
3.Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
4.Add the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar to the pot and stir to combine.
5.Form the ground beef into meatballs and add them to the pot.
6.Add the sausages back into the pot.
7.Season with oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
8.Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

PROS

This dish is hearty and filling, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week.

The combination of sausage and meatballs adds a variety of textures and flavors.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those who don’t eat pork or beef.

It may also be high in sodium due to the canned tomatoes and sausage.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains lean ground beef, which is a good source of protein.
Tomatoes in the sauce provide antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory effects.
Sausage is high in protein but should be consumed in moderation.

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