spaghetti and meatball soup

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
• 1/2 pound pork
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
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• soup
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 can( 28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 box( 2/3-pound) spaghetti noodles, broken in half

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl mix meat, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano together. Form into 1-inch balls and place in a large deep skillet. Pour water over to almost cover. cook over medium-high heat, turning, until done. 12-15 minutes. drain

meanwhile make soup: in large kettle, place broth, 1 1/2 cups water, tomatoes ( with juice), cheese, rosemary and basil. bring to a bowl, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes uncovered.add meatballs, bring to a boil and add noodles. simmer until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. serve with big chunks of garlic bread.

makes 8 servings