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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Copyright, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
Salt and pepper
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
6-ounce can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions
Heat oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over
medium heat.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine beef and
garlic and herb seasoning, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Mix well and shape
mixture into meatballs (about 16 meatballs). Add meatballs and cook 5 minutes,
until golden brown on all sides. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and red
pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes, until meatballs are
cooked through. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce for another meal. Remove from heat and
stir in basil. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Top with Parmesan just before
serving.