Meatballs and Spaghetti 09-03-2014

Meatballs and Spaghetti

Ingredients for Sauce:

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove chopped garlic
2 (20 ounce) cans of tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon basil
2 Tablespoons parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Ingredients for Meatballs:

3/4 pound ground meat
1/4 - 1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 cup milk
2 beaten eggs

To Prepare the Sauce:
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer sauce over low heat about 1 hour. Stir often or it will stick.

To Prepare the Meatballs:

Mix all ingredients with hands. Roll into small balls and brown on all sides. Add to sauce and continue to cook for 30 to 45 minutes.