Ingredients
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon 2% milk1 egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 ounces lean ground beef2 ounces ground porkSAUCE:1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, quartered1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup water3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepperHot cooked spaghetti
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-3/4-in. balls.
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, water, parsley, sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti.
