Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs

Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs just the way mom makes them. Just a handful of ingredients makes the perfect tomato sauce.

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions , chopped *see notes
• 4-6 cloves garlic , pressed or finely minced *see notes
• 84 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano , minced
• 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 1-2 pounds cooked meatballs
• 1 pound italian sausage , cooked and cut into bite-size pieces*
• 14 ounces canned mushrooms , drained

Directions

1. n a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped 2 medium yellow onions and 4-6 cloves garlic, sauteing until translucent.
2. Add the 84 ounces crushed tomatoes and 28 ounces diced tomatoes, juice and all. Everything that is in the can.
3. Stir in the minced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, 2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 4 bay leaves. Add the 1-2 pounds cooked meatballs, cooked and sliced 1 pound Italian sausage and drained 14 ounces canned mushrooms.
4. Lower to the least amount of heat possible. Cover with the lid ajar for steam to release.
5. Simmer for 4-6 hours, stirring every so often to prevent scorching.
6. When ready to serve, cook desired pasta.
7. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
8. Spoon over pasta and top with cheese or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.