Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

After the birth of my 2nd son Remy my sister in law Tracy came to help us out. She offered to make Spaghetti and Meatballs. I thought it would be a chore making it from scratch, but as I watched her I realized it was pretty simple. Over the years, I've changed this recipe a bit. I don't use ground beef anymore. I've served this dish to many a family, and friend. Not once had anyone notice that it's a turkey and sausage meatball. In my version of this recipe, I make my meatballs huge!!! The first time we eat dinner at the Macaroni Grill. The kids ordered Spaghetti and Meatballs. I couldn't believe how big the meatballs on their plates were. It looked so delicious!!! Like a real treat. It reminded me of the spaghetti plate in Lady in the Tramp. Remember how yummy that looked. So now, I always make gigantic, monster meatballs!!! Usually one per person. I hope the ingredients list isn't too overwhelming. Try it. Your family will really enjoy this one. Bon Appetite!!!

Ingredients for sauce: Extra Virgin Olive oil, 1 Onion, Lg. can of Tomatoe Sauce 6 lbs.(Sam's Club), 1/2 c. Basil, 1/4 c. Sugar, 1 tbsp Garlic Salt, 1/4 c. Italian seasoning, 3 Cloves of Garlic, and 2 tbsp. Olive oil.
Ingredients for meatballs: Package of Mild Italian sausage (ground or links), Package of ground Turkey, 1 egg, 1/4 bread crumb(Italian style optional),1/2 tbsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

In large stockpot drizzle olive oil. Add onions. Cook until translucent. Add tomatoe sauce, 1/2 c. basil, 1/4 c. sugar, 1 tbsp. garlic salt, 1/4 c. Italian seasoning, and 3 whole garlic cloves(pound w/knife once before placing in pot). Stir together and turn down heat to low.
In mixing bowl add Italian sausage with casing removed, ground turkey, 1 egg, 1/4 c.bread crumbs, 1/2 tbsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp parmesan cheese. Blend together with hands. Wet hands with water before forming balls.
Add raw meatballs to stockpot. Do not stir. Cover for 1 hour on low heat. Once 1st hour is done you can stir. I usually let this cook for 3-4 hours. Stirring occasionally. Taste sauce to verify it's to your liking. Something I added more Italian seasoning.
In another stockpot boil water with salt and olive oil. Add your pasta. I only use Angel Hair pasta.
Before serving remove whole garlic cloves. To serve I plate pasta, add a huge meatball with sauce, and garnish with parley and graded parmesan cheese. Perfecto!!!