Beefy and Hearty Spaghetti

Flavored with Italian sausage and
tender meatballs, the savory sauce
made this dish one of my favorites.

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef

SAUCE:
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
add beef and mix well.
Shape into eight meatballs.
Brown in a Dutch oven over medium heat;
drain and set meatballs aside.
In the same pan, cook sausage,
onion and green pepper until
vegetables are tender; drain.
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce,
broth, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings.
Add meatballs; stir gently. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer
for 2-3 hours. Serve over spaghetti;
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.