SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS

By tullyg33

Ingredients

• FOR SAUCE:
• 2 Tbls oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery sliced thin
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 No. 2 can (2 1/2 cups) tomatoes (can of diced tomatoes works well)
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water or stock
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Tbls. sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• l large pinch of the following spices: oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram, rosemary (or about 2 teaspoons of Italian seasonings according to your taste).
• FOR MEAT BALLS:
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 lb. ground pork
• 1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 well beaten eggs
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 8-oz. pkg. long spaghetti, cooked

Preparation

Step 1

TO PREPARE SPAGHETTI SAUCE:

Brown onions,celery and garlic in heated 01l.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water and seasonings.

Cook slowly for 1 hour.

TO PREPARE MEATBALLS:

Combine all remaining ingredients to make meatballs.

Mix well and form into small balls.

Brown in hot oil.

Add to sauce and cook over low heat for 15-30 minutes.

Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.

Drain and place on large platter. Pour sauce and meatballs over noodles.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.


SERVES 6