Parmesan Cheese Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• clove garlic, minced
• 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (4 oz.) can drained mushrooms

Meatballs:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions:

Heat olive oil in large chicken fryer. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic; cook until transparent. Blend in remaining sauce ingredients. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes.

For meatballs: Combine all ingredients; adding the bread crumbs, egg and warm milk last. Shape mixture into 18-20 balls about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Melt 1/4 cup margarine in large frying pan. Brown meat balls on all sides and place into hot, cooked sauce. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA