Lunch: Beef and Sausage Meatballs

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen When it comes to comfort foods, spaghetti and meatballs is a hard one to beat. Make it extra special with homemade tomato sauce and meatballs that are as easy as they are satisfying.

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Basil

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Ingredients

1 can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried oregano
kosher salt
Pepper
1 large onion
3 sprig basil
4 clove garlic
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. panko bread crumbs
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
12 oz. spaghetti

Instructions

In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, basil, and half the garlic.
In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan, panko, remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the sausage and beef and gently mix to combine.
Shape the meat mixture into 20 balls (about 1 1/2 inch each) and place on top of the tomato mixture. Cook, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low.
Twenty minutes before serving, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Toss with the meatballs and sauce and serve with additional basil and Parmesan, if desired.

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