Spicy Spaghetti And Meatballs

• tomato sauce Spicy
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion small, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves small, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 56 ounces San Marzano Whole Tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh basil tied together
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly
• meatballs
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
• 1 garlic clove small, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 1 cup olive oil to brown the meatballs

1. For the tomato sauce, in a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Add tomato paste, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon to create smaller chunks. Once sauce comes to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer. Add basil, salt and pepper and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove basil and set sauce aside until meatballs are ready.
2. For the meatballs, in a large bowl, combine panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, basil, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Add ground beef and veal, mixing thoroughly by hand until well combined. Shape into 2-inch meatballs.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, being sure not to overcrowd the pan, about 4-5 minutes per side until both sides are browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. Place meatballs into simmering tomato sauce and cook covered for 15-20 minutes more.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/-Spicy-Spaghetti-and-Meatballs-1055356 (may not work)