Mrs. Truman's Spaghetti and Meat Balls

by user Elocina

Introduction
This recipe came from the kitchen of Bess Truman and is one of President Truman's favorite recipes. Mrs. Truman had a well-equipped kitchen and often prepared breakfast or lunch for her family. The Trumans also employed several African American women who cooked for the family.

Info
Cook Time:

Serves:

Ingredients

 * Spaghetti


 * Hamburger


 * Onion

Sauce

 * 1 ½ cup water


 * 1 16 oz. canned tomato


 * 1 cup tomato paste


 * 3 Tablespoon oil


 * 1 chopped onion


 * 1 clove garlic


 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions
1.Cook spaghetti in salt water Then blanche & strain well. Put aside.

2.Mix sauce ingredients together in pot and simmer for 30 minutes.

3.Brown hamburger, onion & garlic before mixing together; cook for 30 minutes. Stir often to keep from burning.

Source

 * Mrs. Truman's Recipes from the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe

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