Recipe 10: Mom's Hearty Spaghetti

RECIPE INGREDIENTS For the Meatballs: 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1 pound ground beef For the Sauce: 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 cans (28 ounces each) plum or whole tomatoes, drained and diced 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef broth 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes 2 teaspoons sugar salt and pepper to taste Hot cooked spaghetti Grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into eight meatballs. Brown in a Dutch oven over medium heat; drain and set meatballs aside. In the same pan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings. Add meatballs; stir gently. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.