Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Makes a good main course

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 1 really large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cans( 10 3/4oz) tomatoe puree
• 1 can( 14 1/2oz) stewed tomatoes pureed in the blender
• 2 cans (6oz) tomatoe paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• MEATBALLS
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltines
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
• Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

1. In a large pan, saute onion and garlic in oil till tender.
2. Add the next seven ingredients: mix well
3. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Meanwhile, combine ground beef and cracker crumbs in a large bowl.
5. Add the eggs, garlic Parmesan cheese and oregano. Mix well.
6. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
7. Brown in a skillet.
8. Add to sauce and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours longer.
9. Serve over Hot cooked spaghetti.