Spaghetti and Meatballs 031810

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 1/2 c. (28 oz. can) tomato puree
1 c. water
2/3 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (16 oz.) spaghetti

Prepare meatballs (below); brown in oil in large skillet. Pour off excess fat. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato puree, water, tomato paste, salt, oregano, basil and pepper; simmer 15-20 minutes.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce and meatballs.

MEATBALLS:

Combine -

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/3 c. flavored bread crumbs
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Shape into balls.