Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Family Circle
Try meatballs and spaghetti sauce from scratch. Serve these ground beef and sausage meatballs and you'll remember why this is one of the best-loved pasta recipes for family meals.

Ingredients
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Meatballs:see savings

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6 ouncesItalian turkey sausagesee savings

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6 ouncesextra-lean ground beefsee savings

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2 tablespoonsgrated onionsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, chopped finesee savings

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1egg whitesee savings

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2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings

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1/4 cupplain breadcrumbssee savings

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1/2 cupItalian parsley, chopped finesee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings

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Sauce:see savings

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1 teaspoonolive oilsee savings

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3/4 cupchopped onionsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, choppedsee savings

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2 cans(14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added whole tomatoessee savings

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1 can(16 ounces) tomato pureesee savings

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1 teaspoondried oreganosee savings

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1 teaspoondried basilsee savings

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1 teaspoonsugarsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings

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3/4 poundspaghettisee savings

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2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings

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Directions
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Heat oven to 375 F.
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Meatballs: Remove turkey sausage from casings and place in a large bowl. Add beef, onion, garlic, egg white, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix together, then shape into 24, 1-inch meatballs.
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Line a baking pan with foil; add a rack and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place meatballs on rack; bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
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Sauce: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
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Stir in tomatoes with their juice, puree, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add meatballs; simmer 10 minutes.
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Cook spaghetti following package directions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 411, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 671 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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