SPAGHETTI W/ SAUSAGE MEATBALLS - GO TO

By LindaW1955

Ingredients

• 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts discarded, torn into small pieces
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 2 TBS EVOO
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 TBS fresh minced basil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 4 qts of water to boil in a large pot. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Line baking sheet w/ foil
2. Soak bread in buttermilk in bowl for 5". Using fork, mash until smooth. Mix in sausage and egg until combined. Form mixture into 1 1/2" meatballs and place on greased baking sheet. Spray meatballs w/ cooking spray. Bake until deeply browned, 17-20"
3. Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in large skillet over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 3". Add tomatoes, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes. Stir in basil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss in meatballs.
4. Add 1 TBS salt and pasta to boiling water. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, drain pasta, and return pasta to pot along w/ reserved water. Ladle some tomato sauce (without meatballs) over spaghetti and toss well. Divide pasta among bowls and top w/ more sauce and meatballs.