Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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3 slices white bread, crusts removed and diced or torn to pieces
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2/3 cup cold water
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1 lb lean ground beef (7% fat)
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1 lb Sweet Ground Italian sausage
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
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4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed with garlic press
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1 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 large egg
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour to dredge meatballs
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Light olive oil to saute (or use vegetable oil)
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1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion)
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4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed with garlic press
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2 - 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes (*see notes)
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2 bay leaves
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2 Tbsp basil, finely minced, optional (**see notes)
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1 lb spaghetti, cooked aldente according to package instructions
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