Spaghetti and Meatballs

My version of a classic.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb angel hair pasta, cooked

• Meatballs

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup  seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

• Sauce

• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons basil
• 2  teaspoons oregano
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix together ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into 1 inch balls and set aside.
3. Place olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat and saute garlic for about 1 minute.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the oil and cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are soft.
5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the vegetables, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Place meatballs in sauce and simmer until done all the way through, 35-40 minutes.
7. Place sauce and meatballs over spaghetti and serve.