Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Basic Meatball mixture, see recipe
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes, with celery, onion, and green pepper
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 cups spaghetti, cooked
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Servings: 4
Combine ingredients of Basic Meatball Mixture with garlic and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef mixture into 12 meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot oil in large skillet over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and sugar to meatballs in skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
Notes: Use Basic Meatball Mixture to prepare Italian Meatballs, Oriental Meatballs or Scandinavian Meatballs.
Serving Ideas: Serve over hot cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.
Basic Meatball mixture, see recipe
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes, with celery, onion, and green pepper
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 cups spaghetti, cooked
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Servings: 4
Combine ingredients of Basic Meatball Mixture with garlic and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef mixture into 12 meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot oil in large skillet over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and sugar to meatballs in skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
Notes: Use Basic Meatball Mixture to prepare Italian Meatballs, Oriental Meatballs or Scandinavian Meatballs.
Serving Ideas: Serve over hot cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.
