Recipe BackgroundMichelle, a viewer from Maryland, submitted this recipe for Spaghetti with Meatballs. She says, "this dinner is always a hit! My family and friends LOVE this pasta recipe." Spaghetti with MeatballsMeatballs:1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon 2% milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 ounces lean ground beef 2 ounces ground pork Sauce: Hot cooked spaghetti 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 meatballs are no longer pink; 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. Yield: 2 servings. Can be doubled.
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