Meatballs:
1 1/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
2 eggs
1/3 c. chopped parsley
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
2 minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
2 T. olive oil
In a large bowl combine milk and bread crumbs. Let stand to soften. Add ground chuck,eggs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well. Form into 2 inch meatballs.
Heat oil. Cook meatballs over medium high heat turning until browned on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towel.
Spaghetti and sauce:
1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)
1 can petite cut tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
3 T. ketchup
1/2 t. oregano
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 small onion finely minced
1 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 T. olive oil
Parmesan–for top
Heat oil. Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, paste, water, sugar, ketchup, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix and simmer on low heat (with the lid on) for 30 minutes.
Layer spaghetti, then sauce, then meatballs and Parmesan on top.
Grocery list:
Olive oil
2 eggs
Italian bread loaf
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
Parmesan
fresh parsley
1 pod of garlic
1 small onion
olive oil
salt
pepper
oregano
sugar
ketchup
mushrooms
1 can petite cut tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 12 oz package thin spaghetti
Approximate cost: $9.25
Suggested sides:
French Bread
Salad with tomatoes, red onions, and croutons–with raspberry vinaigrette dressing
homemade applesauce–recipe to be posted soon
Total approximate cost: $15.25