Spaghetti & Sicilian Meatballs

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  Step 1

  Make the Spaghetti Sauce
  Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
  Add onion the onion and sauté until golden (~ 10 minutes)
  Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute or so.
  Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes (along with their juice) and 2 Tbsp basil. Bring to a boil.
  Reduce the heat low and simmer until the sauce has thickened, breaking up the tomatoes with fork (~ an hour)
  Stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp basil.
  Season with salt and pepper.
  Set sauce aside.

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  Step 2

  Make the Sicilian Meatballs
  Preheat oven to 350°F.
  Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  In a medium-sized bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk. Let stand 5 minutes.
  Add parmesan, onion, basil, egg, garlic and pepper.
  Add sausage, ground beef, pine nuts and currants. Blend well.
  Using wet hands, form mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  Bake until the meatballs are light brown and cooked through (~ 30-35 minutes)

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  Step 3

  Cook the Spaghetti Noodles according to the package directions
  Assemble
  Cooked Spaghetti, Sauce, and Meatballs
  Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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