Spaghetti With Meatballs


Course : Crockpot
Serves: 10 - 12
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Ingredients:


2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 medium onion -- finely chopped

1 can italian-style tomatoes -- (28 ounces) mashed

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon leaf basil

1 teaspoon leaf oregano

1 can tomato paste -- (6 ounces)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 recipe meatballs (below) (optional)

2 packages spaghetti -- (16 ounces each)

1 Cup grated parmesan cheese

---meatballs:

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

1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1/3 cup pine nuts (optional)

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

2 large eggs

1/4 cup evaporated milk
 

Preparation / Directions:


Combine all ingredients except Meatballs, spaghetti and cheese in Crock-Pot; stir well. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 10 hours. If Meatballs are added, continue to cook on Low for 7 to 12 hours. Just before serving, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Serve topped with Meatballs in sauce and pass grated Parmesan cheese. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape into 24 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on baking sheet and bake in 450 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or brown meatballs in skillet; drain.


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