Meatballs and pasta
By
Ed Mayfield
@manofpans
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Ingredients
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FOR THE SAUCE
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1/2onion, chopped
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3 clovegarlic, chopped
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2 Tbspdried oregano
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1/2 tspthyme, dried
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1/2 tspbasil, dried
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1 can(s)6 oz tomato paste
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1 can(s)15 oz crushed tomatoes
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2 can(s)15 oz tomato sauce
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3 cwater
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1 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
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FOR THE MEATBALLS
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1 1/2 lbground beef (or ground turkey)
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1/2 cbreadcrumbs
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1/4 cgrated parmesan cheese
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1/4 tspgarlic powder
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1/2 tsponion powder
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tsppepper
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 lbspaghetti (or any other pasta)
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1/2 cshredded parmesan cheese
How to Make Meatballs and pasta
- In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, onions and oregano. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and cook one minute more.
- Add tomato paste and cook for about five minutes, stirring often. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes,water, salt and pepper. Turn heat to low and simmer, stirring every ten minutes or so.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Place meat in a large mixing bowl and add next seven ingredients. Mix well by hand. Scoop meat out with an ice cream scoop or something similar size, shape the balls and place on the aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, then add cooked meatballs to the simmering sauce.Continue simmering while you prepare the spaghetti.
- Prepare spaghetti (or other pasta) according to directions. Drain, place meatballs and sauce on top and add shredded parmesan on top of that. Enjoy.