Instructions

Pour the Best Basic Red Sauce into a large, heavy pot.
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Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
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Place all the remaining meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir well with a long-handled wooden spoon to combine.
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Wash your hands, then roll 1 tablespoon of meat between them to form meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate as they are formed. (Hint: If your hands are slightly damp, the meatballs will roll more easily and will not stick to them!)
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When all the meatballs are shaped, wash your hands again and then gently place the balls into the sauce one by one, using the long-handled wooden spoon. Be carefulóbubbling sauce splatters!
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Simmer the sauce, uncovered, and allow the meatballs to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes before stirring. When the meatballs rise to the top, itís okay to stir.
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Stir the sauce and meatballs. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes and stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the sauce from the heat and serve immediately over cooked spaghetti.
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Yield: 32 meatballs, serving 6 to 8