* Exported from MasterCook * Spaghetti & Meat Balls By Little Joe's In La. Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Posted To Cynscookin Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- -----sauce----- 1 onion, medium -- minced 1 tablespoon basil, dried -- crushed 2 tablespoon bell pepper -- minced 1 teaspoon oregano, dried -- crushed 1 celery stalk -- minced 1 bay leave 1 garlic, clove -- minced 1/2 cup red wine -- dry 3 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 16 oz. can whole tomatoes -- chopped 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can tomato pureee (1lb 12 oz cn) -----meat balls----- 1 pound ground beef 4 eggs 1/2 pound ground pork 1/4 cup parsley -- chopped 1/2 pound ground veal oregano -- dried (dash) 1 cup onions -- chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove -- minced 1/2 teaspoon pepper -- black grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup oil 1 cup bread crumbs SAUCE: Cook minced onion, green pepper, celery and 1 clove garlic in 3 Tbsp oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and liquid, tomato puree, basil, 1 t sp oregano and bay leaf and simmer. MEAT BALLS: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Make 1" balls and fry on medi um heat until lightly browned. Place meatballs into simmering sauce. Converted by MMCONV vers. 1.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -