Tasty seasoned meatballs simmered in a flavorful red sauce. For a creamier sauce, substitute milk for the water.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
PREPARATION:
To make meatballs: Combine in a bowl ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, garlic, onions, salt, parsley and pepper; mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls and set aside.
To make the sauce: Mix together tomato soup, water, lemon juice, salt, parsley, basil, sage, thyme and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan, add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.