Grandma’s Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Authentic Grandma's Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs Recipe
in Italian

Prep

30 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hrs 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 whole garlic cloves , peeled
2 pig 's feet
1 pound pork neck bones
2 cans tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
2 cans tomato puree
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 loaf fresh Italian bread , torn into 2-inch pieces
1 cup water
6 eggs , beaten
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic , minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled eggs , peeled ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
920
Sugar
12g
Fat
65g
Grandma's Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs is a traditional family recipe passed down through generations of Italian families. It's a classic homestyle dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family and friends. The sauce is rich and tomatoey with a hint of sweetness from the sugar. The meatballs are perfectly seasoned and juicy, making them a standout part of the dish. The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds a unique touch and is a nod to the original recipe, passed down from Grandma herself.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and pig's feet.
2.Cook until the garlic is browned and the pig's feet are crispy.
3.Add pork neck bones, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, and tomato puree. Stir until the tomato paste is dissolved.
4.Add white sugar, black pepper, and baking soda. Stir to combine.
5.Reduce heat and let it simmer for 3 hours.
6.For meatballs, soak torn Italian bread pieces in 1 cup of water. Squeeze excess water from the bread.
7.Mix bread, beaten eggs, ground pork, ground veal, ground beef, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl.
8.Shape mixture into meatballs.
9.Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
10.Add browned meatballs to the spaghetti sauce and let cook for 30 minutes.
11.If desired, add hard-boiled eggs to the sauce and let cook for an additional 15 minutes.
12.Serve hot over spaghetti.

PROS

This homemade spaghetti sauce is authentic and full of flavor.

The meatballs are tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned.

It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a family dinner.

CONS

This recipe requires a long cooking time.

It contains pig’s feet, which may not be appealing to some people.

It’s not a low-calorie dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains protein and fiber from the meat and tomato sauce.
The garlic and basil used in the sauce have anti-inflammatory properties and can support heart health.
The dish is high in calories and may not be suitable for those trying to lose weight or watching their calorie intake.

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