Ingredients
2 cans (28oz ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tsp. ea. sugar & dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Meatballs:
3 C. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
Hot cooked spaghetti
Directions
1) In a 6qt. stockpot, combine the first six ingredients; broil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hrs.
2) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix bread crumbs and water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in next six ingredients. Add beef & pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1 in. balls.
3) Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Add to sauce. Serve with spaghetti.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 1 1/2 hours
Makes: 10 servings
