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Spaghetti and Italian Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti and Italian Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium onion, chopped
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
2 (12 oz) cans tomato paste
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cup water
4 slices dry bread
1 lb ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 dash pepper
hot cooked spaghetti

Directions:

Cook the onion in hot oil until it is tender but not brown.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and bay leaves.
Simmer for 30 minutes. As the sauce simmers keep an eye on it, if it looks too thick add some water up to one cup.
While the sauce is simmering mix together the meatballs.
To dry the bread I preheat my oven to it's lowest setting (170 degrees) and when it gets to temp I turn it off and place the bread slices in and let the low heat dry them.
Remove from the oven and place in a mixing bowl.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a cookie sheet with sides with foil.
Soak the dried bread in water 2-3 mintues, then squeeze out the moisture.
(Doing this does something to the gluten in the bread that gives the meatballs a wonderful taste and texture).
Combine the bread with the rest of the ingredients, mixing well with your hands.
Form into small balls (approx 20).
Bake for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through.
Remove from the pan and add to the simmering sauce.
Cook for 30 minutes longer.
Serve over hot spaghetti noodles.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	337.91 Kcal (1415 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.58g	13%
Cholesterol	54.94mg	18%
Sodium	1720.35mg	72%
Potassium	357.14mg	8%
Total Carbs	47.63g	16%
Sugars	7.26g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	10%
Protein	16.42g	33%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	125.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.47 Kcal (936 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.68g	13%
Cholesterol	36.34mg	18%
Sodium	1137.7mg	72%
Potassium	236.19mg	8%
Total Carbs	31.5g	16%
Sugars	4.8g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	10%
Protein	10.86g	33%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	5%
Iron	2.4mg	20%
Calcium	83mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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