Spaghetti with Meatballs

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Recipe By : Rival's Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine; 1995
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
1 28 oz can Italian-style tomatoes -- mashed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon leaf basil
1 teaspoon leaf oregano
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 16 oz pkgs spaghetti
grated Parmesan cheese
***Meatballs*** -- optional
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon leaf basil
1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano
1/4 teaspoon leaf thyme
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup pine nuts -- optional
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 eggs
1/4 cup evaporated milk

Meatballs:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape into 24 meatballs anbout 1 1/2 inches in
diameter. Place on baking sheet and bake in 450 degrees oven for 15 to 20 min
utes or brown meatballs in skillet; drain.

Spaghetti:
Combine all ingredients except Meatballs, spaghettin and cheese in Crock-Pot; s
tir well. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 10 hours. Then add Meatballs and co
ok for 2 more hours.

Just before serving, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Serve top
ped with Meatballs in sauce and pass grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 10 to 12.

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