Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 lb Spaghetti
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes (or 6 whole Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced small)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 3/4 pound ground beef (higher fat content is better)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried Parsley

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine meatball ingredients with your hands in a medium bowl. Divide into 1-2 inch balls (a cookie scoop works great). Place on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake for 13-14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the onions and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, and basil and a pinch of salt and pepper. To balance the acidity, add the sugar, if desired. Bring to a gentle boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • When the meatballs are done, take them out of the oven and transfer them to the saute pan to simmer with the sauce while you cook the pasta.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the sauce.
  • Divide into bowls and serve hot. Top with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.