This recipe came to me from a friend I used to work with. She has an Italian mother in law and this is her recipe. It was published in Cooking for 2 a couple of years ago. It is so easy to make and it's the only recipe I use nowadays. Hope you like it.
MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Sauce:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1-28 oz can whole tomatoes
1-8 oz tomato sauce
1-6 oz tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tsp basil
3 tbsp parsley
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
In large pot heat oil and add onion and garlic, cooking until onion is transparent. Add whole tomatoes, sauce and paste, stir and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer while you make and cook the meatballs, stirring occasionally.
Meatballs:
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 lb ground pork
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp parsley
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
oil to brown
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Form into balls and bake at 350F for 1 hour or until done. Add to sauce.