GARLIC LOVER'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

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This dish is a staple in our part of the country. My daughter Amber and I invented our version after eating at an Italian restaurant in St. Louis. We came pretty close to copying that dish, but added our own little twist. -Toni Holcomb, Rogersville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 to 3 cups water, divided
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional grated cheese and minced parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs; drain., For sauce, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 2 cups water, tomato sauce and paste, parsley, cheese, basil, sugar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully add meatballs., Simmer, covered, 3 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally and adding additional water as necessary. If desired, serve with additional cheese and parsley.

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