Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian pork
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil (for soup)
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley (for soup)
- 1/2 pound spaghetti, broken in half
- Fresh basil for topping
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Mix ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, basil, and garlic salt in a bowl to form meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and herbs; mix well.
- Carefully add meatballs to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return to a boil and add spaghetti; cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Last Step:
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Ensure meatballs are uniformly sized for even cooking.
Let the soup sit a few minutes post-cooking for enhanced flavors.
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70