Spaghetti With Meatballs

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	10

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	olive oil or butter
1	clove	garlic -- minced
1	medium	onion -- finely chopped
1	can	italian-style -- (28 oz) tomatoes -- mashed
2	teaspoons	salt
1/2	teaspoon	sugar
1	teaspoon	leaf basil
1	teaspoon	leaf oregano
1	can	tomato paste -- (6 oz)
1/4	teaspoon	crushed red pepper
1	recipe	meatballs -- (below)(optional)
2	packages	spaghetti -- (16 oz ea)
1	Cup	grated parmesan cheese
		meatballs--
1	pound	lean ground beef
1/2	pound	lean ground pork
1	teaspoon	garlic salt
1/4	cup	grated parmesan cheese
1/8	teaspoon	freshly ground pepper
1/2	teaspoon	leaf basil
1/2	teaspoon	leaf oregano
1/2	teaspoon	leaf thyme
3/4	cup	dry bread crumbs
1/3	cup	pine nuts -- (optional)
2	tablespoons	dried parsley flakes
2	large	eggs
1/4	cup	evaporated milk

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except Meatballs, spaghetti and cheese in Crock-Pot; stir well. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 10 hours. If Meatballs are added, continue to cook on Low for 7 to 12 hours. Just before serving, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Serve topped with Meatballs in sauce and pass grated parmesan cheese. For Meatballs: Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape into 24 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on baking sheet and bake in 450 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or brown meatballs in skillet; drain. Source: Rival Inter/Active CookBook - Beans, Rice and Pasta