Healthier Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

A traditional family favorite, spaghetti and meatballs gets a healthier twist with whole wheat bread crumbs and fresh parsley.

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Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 clove garlic, and beaten egg in a large bowl.Mix well and form into 12 balls.Store covered in refrigerator until needed.

Cook and stir onion, 5 cloves garlic, and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar, and bay leaf.Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 60 minutes.Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, basil, and meatballs.Simmer on low heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Healthier Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

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