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Mama Pacetti's Spaghetti & Meatballs

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground sirloin
1 minced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 cups fine breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil

SAUCE:
1 pound ground sirloin
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, cored and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pork chops or pork rib -- (1 to 2)
2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
1 tablespoon fresh basil (1 tsp dried)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon crumbled thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 ounces cooked spaghetti
fresh grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe

Meatballs: Mix ground sirloin, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper and herbs. You can add a little water if too dry. Shape into 16 meatballs and brown in olive oil before adding to sauce. For Meat Sauce: Brown the 1 lb.sirloin, drain and set aside. Saute onions, pork chops and garlic in large pot. Add tomatoes, paste and sauce and bring to a boil. Add next 13 ingredients, the browned meatballs and browned sirloin and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stir occasionally.