Sunday, January 8, 2017

Spaghetti and Meatballs


Ingredients:

Meatballs:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp basil

Sauce:
- Crushed garlic
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- Basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, touch of cayenne

1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl.  Mix well.
2. Roll meat mixture into balls.  Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet.
3. Add meatballs to skillet.  Brown the outside, making sure all sides of the meatballs are browned.
4. While waiting, heat oil in large pot.  Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.  Then add all other sauce ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then simmer.
4. Transfer meatballs to sauce.  Allow them to simmer until cooked all the way through.
5. Serve over spaghetti.

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