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prep time
25 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4 to 6
Ingredients
- MEAT BALLS
- 1/2 pound each pork, veal, & beef
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped & sauteed
- 1/ cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- - salt and pepper
- 1 cup pure olive oil
- TOMATO SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 28 cans tomatoes, crushed
- 1 - bay leaf
- 1 small bunch parsley
- pinch red pepper flakes
- - salt and pepper
- 6 - basil leaves
- SPAGHETTI
- 12 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound spaghetti
- - parmesan cheese
- GARLIC BREAD
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 - country loaf, cut into 3/4 inch slices
How To Make spaghetti & meat balls with tomato sauce
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Step 1(for the meatballs;) combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, except olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2heat the oil in large saute pan over medium high heat. roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and fry until golden brown, but not cooked through completely.(remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels)
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Step 3(for the tomato sauce;) heat olive oil in a medium saucepan, add onions and garlic and cook until soft. add crushed tomatoes and juice, bay leaf and parsley, pepper flakes and salt and pepper and bring to a boil. reduce heat, add meatballs and let simmer for 30 or 40 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. remove the bay leaf and parsley, add the basil and serve.
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Step 4(for the spaghetti) bring salted water to a boil. add spaghetti, bring salted water to a boil. add spaghetti and cook until al dente. drain well in a colander, toss in sauce, serve with meatballs and parmesan cheese.
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Step 5(for the garlic bread) combine butter and garlic. spread evenly on bread and broil until browned.
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