Meatballs In Spaghetti Sauce

Try this "see-it-and-believe-it" recipe yourself and discover that meatballs and spaghetti can be made in no time.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients for meatballs and shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place in a microwave-safe pan or Pyrex dish. Cover with baking paper. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Drain and serve with spaghetti and tomato sauce.

Serves 4–5.

TOMATO SAUCE

• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Microwave chopped onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes until tender. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook uncovered on high for 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and microwave on high for 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from microwave and puree with hand blender or in food processor until smooth.