Spaghetti and Meatballs

This recipe was adapted from

 http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/spaghetti-and-meatballs/

We love this recipe. The meatballs are so good and flavorful. I did double this recipe. It made about 30 meatballs. I froze half of the meatballs for meatball subs. :)

Italian Meatballs:
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. dehydrated onion
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. parsley
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt

Combine all meatball ingredients and mix in a medium size bowl.  Shape meat into balls, I used a cookie scoop and then rolled them in my hands to form a nice ball. 

 Broil  the meatballs until they start to brown. 

Sauce
1 large onion, chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Olive oil
2 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes
16 oz. tomato sauce
1-2 Tbsp. sugar (to taste)
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of baking soda (to help neutralize the acid)

In a large pot, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute onions and garlic.  Add remaining sauce ingredients and combine well. Bring to a simmer and add meatballs. Simmer on low, about 25-30 minutes. 

Serve over spaghetti.