Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ cups onion
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil
• ¹/₃ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 garlic clove
• + 10 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausages
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil
  • ²/₃ cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup onion
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons dried currants

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices and 2 tablespoons basil; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, breaking up tomatoes with fork, about 1 hour. Mix in 2 tablespoo...

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