spaghetti with homemade meatballs and sauce

How To Make spaghetti with homemade meatballs and sauce

• Step 1
  For the sauce, add some olive oil to a large pot. Add the pancetta and cook until browned.
• Step 2
  Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes.
• Step 3
  Add the tomatoes and one cup of water. Add plenty of salt and simmer for about 3 hours, tasting and reseasoning as needed. Add more water if needed.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, make the meatballs. Coat a pan with olive oil, add the onions and garlic cook until the onions are tender. Let cool.
• Step 5
  In a large bowl, add all the meat, eggs, Parmigiano, and bread crumbs. Add the onion mixture and 1/2 cup of water.
• Step 6
  With your hands, mix everything until well combined. Cook a little piece to check for seasoning.
• Step 7
  Roll the meat into whatever size balls you want and place them on a lined baking sheet.
• Step 8
  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Step 9
  Remove from the oven and place in an olive oil-coated pan, and brown them on all sides.
• Step 10
  Throw the meatballs in the sauce.
• Step 11
  Cook the spaghetti until almost done.
• Step 12
  Add to the sauce and cook until the spaghetti is done, adding a little pasta water if too thick. Serve with more Parmesan.
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