Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
"Does any dish require less of an explanation or introduction than Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs? Homemade, beefy, savory, juicy meatballs in a rich, bright, sweet marinara with just a note of heat from the red pepper flakes, all on top of a bed of tender spaghetti. So many people claim Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs as their favorite dish, and for good reason! Just describing it in words doesn't do it justice: this is a dish you just have to make for yourself and enjoy to the fullest!..."
INGREDIENTS
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***For the meatballs:***
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3/4 pound ground beef
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3/4 pound ground pork
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2 whole eggs
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3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
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3/4 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for topping, freshly grated
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2-1 tablespoon milk
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1/2 cup olive oil
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***For the spaghetti:***
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1 whole yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
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1/2 cup white wine or red wine, optional
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crushed red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
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1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon sugar
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8 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped
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2 pounds spaghetti, cooked
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