Delicious homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Who could resist delicious Spaghetti & Meatballs with a tossed Salad on the Side for Dinner.

Meatballs Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground Beef
1/4 cup Rice, raw
1/2 cup Onion, chopped
3 tbsp Parsley, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1 tbsp Oregano
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 Egg
1-2 tbsp BBQ Sauce
2-3 tbsp Italian Style Bread Crumbs
Sauce Ingredients:
1 can (15oz) Tomato Sauce (2 cans if you like it less chunky)
1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes, petite cut
1 Onion, sm dice
2 Celery Ribs, sm dice
4 Garlic Cloves, sm dice
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Oregano, dried
1 tbsp Basil, dried
1-1/2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 pkg Spaghetti Pasta

Parmesan Cheese & chopped Parsley (optional)

Cook Rice, set aside and cool.
Preheat Oven 400°F.
Line Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper.
Combine Beef, Rice, Onion, Parsley, Oregano, Parmesan, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Egg, BBQ Sauce & Bread Crumbs, mix well.
Form equal sized Meat Balls (16), place on Baking Sheet.
Bake 20-22 Minutes.
Heat Oil in Skillet on med/high heat.
Add Onions and Celery.
Season with Salt & Pepper.
Sauté until almost tender.
Add Garlic, sauté until tender.
Incorporate Tomato Sauce & diced Tomatoes.
Season with Oregano & Basil.
Stir frequently and simmer to the consistency of your liking.
Add more Salt if needed.
Cook Pasta according to Package.
Add Spaghettis to Sauce & combine.
Serve Spaghetti topped with Meatballs and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese & Parsley.
Enjoy!