SUNDAY IN BROOKLYN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

Sunday in Brooklyn Spaghetti & Meatballs image

Provided by Rosemary Orrichio-Lash

Categories Beef

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE SAUCE
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes 28 oz
1 can(s) tomato sauce 8oz
1 can(s) tomato paste 6oz
6 oz water
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/2 c breadcrumbs (italian style)
1 1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin (for frying meatballs)
SPAGHETTI - PREPARE A 1 LB BOX

Steps:

1. Begin by making the sauce. In a large sauce pan, brown garlic in olive oil.
2. Add remaining ingredients, stir together and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir frequently. (add a little water if sauce begins to stick to pot).
4. While sauce is cooking, prepare meatballs
5. Mix together meatball ingredients ground beef through minced garlic.(Oil will be used for frying the meatballs)
6. Form meat into 2 inch balls.
7. Heat olive oil in large frying pan. (If the oil is not hot enough, the meatballs will stick)
8. On a medium flame, quickly brown meatballs on each side. (Be careful not to fully cook the insides of the meatballs). ( Also, use a spatula to gently lift under meatballs and turn over)
9. Transfer meatballs to sauce pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. (If meatballs stick to bottom, add a little water.)
10. While sauce and meatballs cook, prepare spaghetti.