Name: Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 large onion (chopped); 2-3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 2 1/2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes (peeled, quartered, and hard core removed); 1 6 oz. cans tomato paste; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme; 1 large pinch salt; Pepper (to taste); 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 c. ricotta; 1/2 onion (diced); 1/2 c. bread crumbs; 1/4 c. fresh chopped basil; 1 egg; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. fresh grated parmesan; 1/4 c. fresh chopped basil