Spaghetti and Meatballs

Summary

Yield
8 Servings
Source

Cooking Light, September 2006

Prep time2 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

1 1⁄2CupOnion (finely chopped)
5CloveGarlic (minced)
2TablespoonTomato Paste
1⁄2TeaspoonSalt
14OunceBeef Broth
56OunceWhole Tomatoes (undrained, chopped)
1 Bread Slice (or 1/3 cup bread crumbs)
2 Sweet Turkey Sausage Links
2⁄3CupBasil (chopped)
3⁄4CupParsley (chopped)
2 Egg
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Black Pepper
1PoundGround Beef
1PoundSpaghetti
1⁄2CupParmesan Cheese
1⁄4CupRed Wine

Instructions

1.To prepare sauce, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1 cup onion; saute for 3 minutes. Add 3 garlic cloves, and saute 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
2.Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, wine and broth. Cook 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3.To prepare meatballs, place bread in a food processor, and process until fine crumbs. Combine the breadcrumbs, sausage, 1/2 cup onion, 1/3 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 garlic cloves, 2 eggs, and ground beef in a bowl.
4.Preheat broiler. With wet hands, shape beef mixture into 32 meatballs. Place meatballs on a broiler pan. Broil 15 minutes or until done.
5.Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Follow package instructions on cooking spaghetti.
6.Sprinkle sauce with 1/2 cup parsley and 1/3 cup basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.