Spaghetti Recipe
Homemade tomato sauce, meatball or sausage
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Meatballs or Sausage
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Make the Sauce
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chopped basil before serving.
Meatballs/Sausage Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Meatballs or Sausage
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, and chopped parsley. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Cook the Meatballs or Sausage
Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) or use sausage links. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Alternatively, cook the sausage links according to package instructions.
Assembly
- 6
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked spaghetti to the tomato sauce, tossing to coat. Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs or sausage, and garnish with additional fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.