Dorothy’s Meatballs And Spaghetti

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 pinch basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium onions, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine meatball ingredients, making sure not to overwork.
• 2 form into large balls, about 3 inches diameter (small is not as good).
• 3 for sauce, cook onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
• 4 add tomatoes and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
• 5 add 1 cup water, parsley, tomato paste and spices, and bring to a boil.
• 6 add meatballs, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
• 7 serve over hot spaghetti.