Meatballs and Sauce

This is a good, basic meatball recipe that is less expensive than using purchased spaghetti sauce and just about as easy.  It’s not gourmet - it’s like Mom used to make, and they are good.  Use a nice, large frying pan so you don’t crowd your meatballs.   
Meatballs and Sauce

  1 1/2    Pounds  Ground Beef

     2/3    Cup  Milk

     3/4    Cup  Oatmeal

     1/4    Cup  Onion -- chopped

  1           Teaspoon  Salt

     1/4    Teaspoon  Pepper

  12         Ounces  Tomato Paste

  1           Cup  Water

  1           Teaspoon  Oregano or Italian Seasoning

  1           Teaspoon  Salt

Mix beef, milk, oatmeal, onion, salt and pepper.  Shape into 16 balls.

Brown in a small amount of oil and drain.  Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meatballs.  Simmer over low heat 30 minutes (covered).

**Cooked, leftover rice can be used instead of oatmeal.

Serve with spaghetti or rice, topped with a little Parmesan. 

6 Servings (or 8, depending on appetites)

2012 Cost:  $5.29 or 89¢ per serving

  "The Basics and More p212"