Ingredients

  • Sauce
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • Meatballs
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground meatloaf mix (beef, pork veal)
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  • For the sauce, combine the chopped tomatoes, 2 cans tomato paste, tomato sauce, 4 teaspoons oregano, 2 teaspoons parsley, basil, 2 teaspoons sugar, salt, 6 cloves garlic, olive oil, and red wine in a large, heavy pot. Cover, and cook over medium heat until bubbling. Uncover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for at least one hour, stirring often.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, corn flakes, eggs, 3 garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 tablespoon sugar, garlic salt, nutmeg, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well with a large fork. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2 inch firm balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared pan.
  • Bake meatballs until browned and cooked though, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drop cooked meatballs into hot spaghetti sauce, and serve immediately.