My Best Spaghetti & Meatballs
"One of my favorite childhood memories is going to the Old Spaghetti Factory with my family and ordering a big plate of cheesy spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread. My homemade recipe reminds me of those fun times and satisfies everyone's craving for good Italian food. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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1 large egg, beaten
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3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1/2 pound ground veal or additional ground beef
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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SAUCE:
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
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2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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4 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
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Hot cooked spaghetti
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Additional grated Parmesan cheese
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