Spaghetti With Homemade Meatballs

Only the meatballs are homemade. You can use one or two jars of your favorite sauce. I use two - we like a lot of sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 3  slices  white bread
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (28 ounce) jar  favorite  spaghetti sauce (can use two)
•  hot  cooked spaghetti, tossed with
•  butter

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pour water over bread in a mixing bowl. Let soak about 3 minutes.
3. Add beef, beaten eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, oregano, pepper flakes (if using), garlic and onion powder.
4. Mix well.
5. Shape into apx. 1-inch meatballs.
6. Place on cookie sheet (with sides) and bake for about 10 minutes.
7. Place meatballs in a large pot with sauce and simmer for 30-40 minutes (covered). Be very gentle if you stir.
8. Serve over hot, cooked spaghetti that has been tossed with butter.