Best Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/2 cups chopped onions
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
2 cans (12 oz each) tomato paste
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
meatballs:
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups soft bread cubes (1/4-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 lb ground turkey or beef
2 tbsp canola oil
hot cooked spaghetti

Directions:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, saute onions in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, tomato sauce and paste, parsley, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the first seven meatball ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches in oil until no longer pink; drain. Add to sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	306.13 Kcal (1282 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.62g	24%
Cholesterol	144.14mg	48%
Sodium	1532.68mg	64%
Potassium	448.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.7g	3%
Sugars	3.63g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	4%
Protein	32.22g	64%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	193.1mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.54 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.74g	24%
Cholesterol	52.99mg	48%
Sodium	563.44mg	64%
Potassium	164.71mg	10%
Total Carbs	3.57g	3%
Sugars	1.33g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	4%
Protein	11.85g	64%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	71mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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