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Mom's (Verda Willis Many) Meatball Sauce Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
SAUCE
one medium chopped onion
2 minced garlic (or 1 tsp powdered)
oil or olive oil about 1/4 cup
1- 6 oz can tomato paste
I large can chopped tomatoes (about 3 1/2 cups)
4 c. hot water
3 tsp salt
1 tsp powdered sage
1 tsp dried oregano leaves


Meatballs

1 pound lean hamburger
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp salt
1 c. soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices)
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Sauce
Saute onion in oil for a few minutes. Add all other sauce ingredients and simmer for about 45 minutes while making meatballs

Meatballs
Mix all ingredients together, shape into balls. Brown balls quickly in skillet. After sauce has simmered 45 minutes, add meatballs and cook at a simmer for 45 more minutes
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-7
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
about 1 hour 45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Mom loved to make this for us whenever we came home. It was my son Steve's favorite. I think she got the recipe from some of dad's family up north but I'm not sure.

 

 

 

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