Spaghetti with Meatballs

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   For meatballs:

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   In a large bowl add ground beef, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Take half the onion and grate it on the smallest size and put the onion in the bowl.

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   Then add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 egg.

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   Using your hands mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

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   Shape into small 1 inch balls.

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   Heat skillet with 2 Tablespoons of oil on high while shaping the rest of the balls.

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   Once the pan is piping hot add the balls to the pan and brown on each side.

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   Dont cook them all the way through.

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    Once browned, move them to a plate and set to the side while you make the sauce.

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    Recipe for sauce:

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    I like to make the sauce in the same pan because you get all the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.

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    Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and the other half the onion (chopped).

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    Cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat.

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    Then add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

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    Add 2 cans of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, salt and pepper to taste.

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    Let this come to a bubble and then add meat balls.

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    Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

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    Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 2 teaspoons of sugar.

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    Cook for another 5-10 more minutes.

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    Cook pasta until al dente.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.