Spaghetti and Meatballs

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 0.5 (28 ounce) can water (or more as needed)
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons dried parsley
• 3 tablespoons dried basil
• 3 tablespoons dried oregano
• 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 14 cup dried parsley
• 13 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 12 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 14 cups vegetable oil (for frying meatballs)
• cooked pasta

1. Sauce: In a large pot saute onion and green pepper in olive oil over medium heat until tender but not burned.
2. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, then reduce heat to medium low and add remaining ingredients.
3. Cover sauce and simmer while preparing meatballs.
4. Meatballs: Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and then fold in ground beef and pork.
5. Add beaten eggs and continue folding until thoroughly mixed.
6. Form into 1" meatballs and then fry in small batches in vegetable oil over med-high heat in a cast iron skillet until browned and then drain on paper towels.
7. Add all meatballs to sauce and then increase heat to a light boil stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours or until desired consistency.
8. Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste prior to serving over cooked pasta.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-and-meatballs-450609 (may not work)