Magic Meatball Spaghetti

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
7

Ingredients

  • 1poundlean ground beef

  • 2(28 ounce) canswhole peeled tomatoes

  • 2(6 ounce) canstomato paste

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 4stalkscelery, chopped

  • 2green bell peppers, chopped

  • 1red bell pepper, chopped

  • 15fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 5tablespoonsItalian seasoning

  • 1teaspoondried red pepper flakes

  • 4bay leaves

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh basil

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1poundspaghetti

Cooking Directions

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.

  2. Combine whole tomatoes and paste in a large saucepan; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.

  3. Quickly sear onion and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until transparent; add to the tomato sauce in the saucepan. Sauté bell peppers and mushrooms in the same skillet for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.

  4. Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil, and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.

  5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  6. Add sauce to pasta; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe7
Calories535
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Cholesterol
49mg
16%
Sodium
774mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate
76g
28%
Dietary Fiber
10g
35%
Total Sugars
17g
Protein
26g
53%
Vitamin C
86mg
95%
Calcium
179mg
14%
Iron
9mg
49%
Potassium
1598mg
34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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