Spaghetti and Meatballs Italian Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
0.5 (28 oz) can water
1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp italian seasoning mix
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp dried parsley
3 tbsp dried basil
3 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
olive oil (for frying )
1 (16 oz) box spaghetti noodles, cooked or 1 equivalent fresh pasta

Directions:

Sauce: Begin cooking tomato products, water, and dry ingredients over medium-low heat until slightly bubbling and then reduce heat to low and continue simmering; meanwhile in a medium skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and garlic in olive oil until tender but not burned and add entire contents of pan including oil to tomato sauce. Simmer sauce for at least 3 hours minimum or more stirring occasionally until desired consistency and doneness. Do not undercook, else the tomato sauce will be overly tart.
Meatballs: Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add in ground beef and pork and fold. Then add beaten eggs and continue folding until thoroughly mixed. Form into 1 meatballs and then fry in olive oil over med-high heat until browned on all sides. Drain cooked meatballs on paper towels and safely discard of used cooking oil.
Sauce & Meatballs: Add cooked meatballs to tomato sauce and continue simmering until finished. Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste before serving.
Serve tomato sauce and meatballs over cooked pasta of your choice; or cook pasta for one minute less of suggested cooking time; drain; and then add pasta directly to pot of cooked spaghetti sauce & meatballs cooking for about one additional minute. Remove from heat and serve,.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	579.49 Kcal (2426 kJ)
Calories from fat	434.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.24g	74%
Cholesterol	126.01mg	42%
Sodium	724.08mg	30%
Potassium	617.31mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.63g	4%
Sugars	3.53g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	10%
Protein	24.2g	48%
Vitamin C	19.9mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	11.8mg	65%
Calcium	215.6mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.81 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.63g	74%
Cholesterol	59.11mg	42%
Sodium	339.63mg	30%
Potassium	289.55mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.46g	4%
Sugars	1.65g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	10%
Protein	11.35g	48%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	5.5mg	65%
Calcium	101.1mg	22%

* 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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