Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs

A classic dish with lots of flavor! Directions for both the sauce and meatballs. Serves 6.

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon dry parsley
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg

For the Sauce:

• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 5 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 56 ounces tomatoes (from the can, whole and peeled)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Beat the egg.
2. In a bowl, mix together the egg, and all ingredients listed for the meatballs. Mold about twelve balls. Place in the refrigerator, covered, until needed.
3. In a saucepan, grill onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onion is cooked. Add in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf, stir. Lower the heat and cover, letting simmer 90 minutes. Mix in paste, basil, pepper and add the meatballs. Let simmer another 30 minutes.

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