Spaghetti and Meat Balls

Chef #505447's Note:

A family favorite!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 1/2 cup ...

• ¾ cup onion , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 dry bread , sliced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup romano cheese , grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano , crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. 1. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown. Stir in the next 8 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes; remove bay leaf. Add Italian Meat Balls (see below) and continue cooking about 30 minutes longer.
2. 2. Soak bread in water for 2-3 minutes, then squeeze out moisture. Combine soaked bread with remaining ingredients, mixing well. Form in small balls (about 20). Brown slowly in 2 T hot olive oil. Add to sauce, cook 30 minutes as directed above.