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Spaghetti and Meatballs

By: Dawnetta McGhee

"When there's time to simmer, this hearty sauce and home-style meatballs make a memorable main course, Dawnetta McGhee of Lewiston, Idaho suggests."

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
3 Hrs

Ready In:
3 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
3 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup finely crushed saltines
4 eggs, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the next seven ingredients; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, combine beef, pork and cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Add the eggs, garlic, Parmesan cheese and oregano; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; brown in a skillet, turning once. Add to sauce; simmer, uncovered 1-1/2 hours longer. Serve over spaghetti.