Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Submitted by jods on 2008/04/24

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If you like sweet sauce, you'll want to make this for your family. As with all sauces, this is even better the next day.

Directions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and lightly browned. Add 2 cloves of garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes, paste, water, sugar, half of the oregano and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, remaining oregano and garlic, parsley, eggs and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 inch balls. Brown in a separate skillet over medium heat. Don't overcrowd the pan - may have to do in 2 batches. Add to sauce when browned. Cook meatballs and sauce 30-40 minutes. Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

-		3 tablespoons olive oil
-		1 onion, chopped
-		4 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
-		28 ounces crushed tomatoes
-		6 ounces tomato paste
-		1/2 cup water
-		1/4 cup sugar
-		1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped (divided)
-		1 bay leaf
-		1 pound ground beef
-		1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
-		1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
-		2 eggs, lightly beaten
-		1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
-		16 ounces spaghetti