Shelly's Recipe

SPAGHETTI WITH STUFFED MEATBALLS

Category: Pasta - Meat

3/4 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 No. 2-1/2 can tomatoes, mashed
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp salt
3/4 tbsp black pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp oregano
4 slices bacon
2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
1 slice of bread, diced
8 oz spaghetti
Parmesan Cheese

Saute onions and garlic in oil. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp salt, and black pepper. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, until thick.

Combine ground beef, 1 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp oregano. Fry bacon, drain and crumble reserving drippings. Combine eggs, bread, bacon and 2 tbsp bacon drippings. Form egg mixture into small balls, about 3/4-inch.

Press meat mixture firmly around egg balls and fry in remaining bacon drippings until well browned, about 10 minutes longer. Meanwhile cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and arrange on heated platter. Pour meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4