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Title: Spaghetti with Meatballs
Categories: Italian Ground Pasta
Yield: 6 Servings

SPAGHETTI
1/4cOlive oil
2 Cloves garlic,finely chopped
3cnTomato sauce(8oz)
1cnMushroom stems/pieces(4oz)
1/2cGreen pepper,finely chopped
1/4cSnipped parsley
1tsSalt
1/2tsGround pepper
1/4tsSugar
1/8tsDried basil leaves
1/8tsGround oregano
1cDry red wine
1pkSpaghetti(16oz)
  Grated Parmesan cheese
MEATBALLS
1 1/2lbGround beef
3/4cDry bread crumbs
1/2cOnion,finely chopped
1/4cMilk
1/4cDry red wine
1 Egg
1tbSnipped parsley
1 1/2tsSalt
1tsWorcestershire sauce
1/8tsGround pepper
1/4cVegetable oil

SPAGHETTI: Heat oil in Dutch oven. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms (with liquid), green pepper, parsley, salt, pepper, sugar, basil and oregano. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

Stir in wine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes longer.

While sauce is simmering, prepare Meatballs. While meatballs are cooking, cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain but do not rinse. Spoon meatballs onto spaghetti; cover with sauce. Serve with cheese.

MEATBALLS: Mix all ingredients except oil. Shape by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet. Cook meatballs in hot oil until done, about 20 minutes.

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