Spaghetti Meatballs Kid Style

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This is a simple & basic recipe that is very kid friendly!!

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Steps

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Meatballs: preheat oven to 350 degrees f& line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Heat a small saut pan over medium-high heat and heat the olive oil until shimmering.

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Add the onion , garlic , salt and pepper and saut for 3 minutes , or until the vegetables have softened.

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Remove from heat and cool completely.

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Combine the cooled onion mix , ground beef , egg , worcestershire sauce , breadcrumbs , salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

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Mix gently until just combined.

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Using wet hands , form mixture into 24 balls.

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Transfer meatballs to the baking sheet.

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Bake meatballs in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.

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Shift the pans in the oven halfway through cooking time to ensure even browning.

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Sauce: meanwhile , heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add the onion , garlic , salt and pepper.

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Saut vegetables until soft , about 5 minutes.

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Add the crushed tomatoes and juice , sugar , salt , pepper and bay leaves',.

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Ingredients

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onion, garlic, coarse salt, cracked black pepper, lean ground beef, egg, worcestershire sauce, fresh breadcrumb, olive oil, tomatoes, sugar, bay leaves, spaghetti, parmigiano-reggiano cheese