Spaghetti with Meatballs

This a dish kids and adults will love. It is easy to make and you can make the meatballs ahead of time. Sweeten the sauce if you will serve it to kids. You can also add some chilli for a spicier dish.

It is also a good idea to bake it in the oven for 5 minutes so that the cheese will melt and the sauce is absorbed by the noodles.

Ingredients:

Meatballs:

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

3 slices bread, crumbled

2 pounds lean ground beef

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Spaghetti:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 large can (28 to 36 ounces total) crushed Italian tomatoes

2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste

16 ounces thin spaghetti

Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a pot of boiling water with oil and salt, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk and bread. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Mix in the ground beef, onion, garlic and parsley. Mix well and season it with salt and pepper. Shape into balls about 1-2 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs in a greased baking pan or tray. Bake it for 20-30 minutes at 450 degrees F or until it is brown.

In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil under medium heat and sauté the garlic and onions for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and oregano. Bring it to a boil. Season it with salt, pepper and sugar. Mix well. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until thick. Add the meatballs and cook for another 15-20 minutes.

Serve spaghetti on a plate. Pour some sauce with meatballs. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Photo Courtesy Of: verygreen