Our Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Our Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teapoon freshly ground pepper; 2/3 cup (packed) basil leaves

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
12 garlic cloves, peeled
4 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teapoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup (packed) basil leaves

	PREP TIME 1h45m	COOK TIME 1h30m	TOTAL TIME 3h15m
YIELD 6 servings

Instructions

Heat a large, wide pot over medium-low and add oil and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden brown on all sides (if it starts to burn, reduce heat), 8–10 minutes.
While garlic cooks, break up tomatoes into smaller pieces with a paring knife or kitchen shears.
When garlic is almost ready, add red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, oregano, and pepper and stir, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon, until well combined.
Increase heat slightly and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and flavors have concentrated, at least 2 hours and up to 3 hours.

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