Granny's Spaghetti and Meatballs

SPAGHETTI:
1/4 c Olive oil
2 Cloves garlic,finely chopped
3 cn Tomato sauce(8oz)
1 cn Mushroom stems/pieces(4oz)
1/2 c Green pepper,finely chopped
1/4 c Snipped parsley
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground pepper
1/4 ts Sugar
1/8 ts Dried basil leaves
1/8 ts Ground oregano
1 c Dry red wine
1 pk Spaghetti(16oz)
Grated Parmesan cheese

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 lb Ground beef
3/4 c Dry bread crumbs
1/2 c Onion,finely chopped
1/4 c Milk
1/4 c Dry red wine
1 Egg
1 tb Snipped parsley
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/8 ts Ground pepper
1/4 c Vegetable oil

Instructions

SPAGHETTI: Heat oil in Dutch oven. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms (with liquid), green pepper, parsley, salt, pepper, sugar, basil and oregano. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
Stir in wine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes longer.
While sauce is simmering, prepare Meatballs. While meatballs are cooking, cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain but do not rinse. Spoon meatballs onto spaghetti; cover with sauce. Serve with cheese.
MEATBALLS: Mix all ingredients except oil. Shape by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet. Cook meatballs in hot oil until done, about 20 minutes

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