Spaghetti with meatballs

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
2Cloves garlic,finely chopped
3cansTomato sauce(8oz)
1canMushroom stems/pieces(4oz)
½cupGreen pepper,finely chopped
¼cupSnipped parsley
1teaspoonSalt
poundsGround beef
¾cupDry bread crumbs
½cupOnion,finely chopped
¼cupMilk
¼cupDry red wine
1Egg
½teaspoonGround pepper
¼teaspoonSugar
teaspoonDried basil leaves
teaspoonGround oregano
1cupDry red wine
1packSpaghetti(16oz)
Grated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoonSnipped parsley
teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
teaspoonGround pepper
¼cupVegetable oil

Directions

SPAGHETTI

MEATBALLS

SPAGHETTI: Heat oil in Dutch oven. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms (with liquid), green pepper, parsley, salt, pepper, sugar, basil and oregano. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

Stir in wine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.

Uncover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes longer.

While sauce is simmering, prepare Meatballs. While meatballs are cooking, cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain but do not rinse. Spoon meatballs onto spaghetti; cover with sauce. Serve with cheese.

MEATBALLS: Mix all ingredients except oil. Shape by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet. Cook meatballs in hot oil until done, about 20 minutes.