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Hearty Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs




List of Ingredients



• 1 egg
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  
• 1 pound ground beef
  
• SAUCE:
  
• 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
  
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
  
• 2 teaspoons sugar
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into eight meatballs. Brown in a Dutch oven over medium heat; drain and set meatballs aside.
   
2. In the same pan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings.
   
3. Add meatballs; stir gently. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours.
   
4. Yield: 8 servings.