2 tablespoons olive oil or butter |
1 clove garlic -- minced |
1 medium onion -- finely chopped |
1 can italian-style tomatoes -- (28 ounces) mashed |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon leaf basil |
1 teaspoon leaf oregano |
1 can tomato paste -- (6 ounces) |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1 recipe meatballs (below) (optional) |
2 packages spaghetti -- (16 ounces each) |
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 |