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Spaghetti and Meat Balls
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 8
A family favorite!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bay leaf
4 dry bread, sliced
1 lb lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. 1. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown. Stir in the next 8 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes; remove bay leaf. Add Italian Meat Balls (see below) and continue cooking about 30 minutes longer.
2. 2. Soak bread in water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out moisture. Combine soaked bread with remaining ingredients, mixing well. Form in small balls (about 20). Brown slowly in 2 T hot olive oil. Add to sauce, cook 30 minutes as directed above.
By RecipeOfHealth.com