Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs
INGREDIENTS
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For the meatballs:
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•1/2 pound ground beef
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•1/2 pound ground pork
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•2 cloves of garlic, minced
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•1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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•1 egg
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•1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
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•1/2 tablespoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley)
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•1/8 teaspoon salt
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•Black pepper to taste
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•Splash of milk
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•1/4 cup olive oil
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For the sauce:
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•1/2 yellow onion, diced
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•2 cloves of garlic, minced
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•1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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•1/8 teaspoon salt
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•1/2 teaspoon sugar
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•Black pepper to taste
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•1/2 tablespoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley)
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•4 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
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Plus, 1 pound of spaghetti, cooked al dente
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