Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

In a large bowl, mix together Onion (1), Panko Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup), Milk (3 Tbsp), Egg (1), Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp), Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp), Garlic (1 clove), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Use a fork to mix everything to combine.

Add Ground Beef (1 lb) and use your hands and mix everything up until evenly incorporated.

Form the meat mixture into about 20 meatballs by gently rolling each one between your hands.

Coat a large saute pan with Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) and bring to medium heat. Brown the meatballs for about 4 minutes on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Make the sauce in the same pan. Remove any excess grease. Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) and let it get hot. Add Yellow Onion (1) and cook stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. Add Garlic (3 cloves) and cook for 30 seconds or so.

Add Crushed Tomatoes (4 cups), rinse the can with 1/2 cup of water, and add it to the pan. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Add Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Granulated Sugar (1/2 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and stir. Add the meatball. Cover and lower heat to low. Cook for 30-45 minutes

Stir in Fresh Basil Leaves (6), and add more seasonings if needed.

Stir in the Spaghetti (13 oz). Serve with parmesan cheese and garlic bread.