*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Spaghetti with Meatballs

Recipe By     : Rival's Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine; 1995
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   olive oil or butter
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      medium        onion -- finely chopped
   1      28 oz can     Italian-style tomatoes -- mashed
   2      teaspoons     salt
     1/2  teaspoon      sugar
   1      teaspoon      leaf basil
   1      teaspoon      leaf oregano
   1      6 oz can      tomato paste
     1/4  teaspoon      crushed red pepper
   2      16 oz pkgs    spaghetti
                        grated Parmesan cheese
                        ***Meatballs*** -- optional
   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
     1/4  teaspoon      leaf thyme
     3/4  cup           dry bread crumbs
     1/3  cup           pine nuts -- optional
   2      tablespoons   dried parsley flakes
   2                    eggs
     1/4  cup           evaporated milk

Meatballs:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly.  Shape into 24 meatballs anbout 1 1/2 inches in
 diameter.  Place on baking sheet and bake in 450 degrees oven for 15 to 20 min
utes or brown meatballs in skillet; drain.

Spaghetti:
Combine all ingredients except Meatballs, spaghettin and cheese in Crock-Pot; s
tir well.  Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 10 hours.  Then add  Meatballs and co
ok for 2 more hours.

Just before serving, cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Serve top
ped with Meatballs in sauce and pass grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 10 to 12. 

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