OLD FASHIONED MEATBALLS & SPAGHETTI

Old Fashioned Meatballs & Spaghetti image

Provided by Carmen B.

Time 2h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

5 slices day old sweet French bread, crusts removed (can use plain white bread)
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dry basil leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
cooked spaghetti
parmesan cheese
2 (12 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons dry basil leaves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

Combine ingredients for gravy; set aside.
In a food processor or blender, whirl bread to make crumbs (you should have 2 cups lightly pressed crumbs).
In a large bowl, mix together crumbs, ground beef, parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, and eggs.
Form mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown meatballs.
Drain on paper towels.
Add meatballs to gravy.
Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to gravy.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Serve over cooked spaghetti.