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    MEATBALLS:
        1  pound ground beef     (ground turkey or ground buffalo for low fat recipe)
    1/2  cup crushed Ritz crackers     (reduced fat ritz cracker for low fat recipe)
    1/4  cup milk     (fat free milk for low fat recipe)
    1/2  teaspoon salt
    1/4  teaspoon pepper
        1  small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
        1  egg     (1/4 cup egg beaters for low fat recipe)

    SAUCE:
        1  medium, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
        1  clove garlic, crushed
        1  cup fresh mushrooms sliced
        1  tablespoon olive oil
        1  teaspoon sugar
        1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    3/4  teaspoon salt
    3/4  teaspoon dried basil leaves
    1/2  teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
        1  can (16 oz) crushed tomatoes     (or 1 can tomato soup, no water added for a milder sauce)
        1  can (8 oz) tomato sauce

    4 cups hot cooked spaghetti noodles     (use Barilla plus spaghetti for a healthier meal)

    Meatballs:  Mix all ingredients; shape into twenty 1-1/2 inch meatballs.  Place in ungreased rectangular pan.  Bake uncovered in 400F oven until done and light brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

    While meatballs are baking make sauce:  In a 3-quart sauce pan, saute onions, garlic and mushrooms in olive oil for 5 minutes or until onions become transparent.   Add remaining ingredients, and heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Cove and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.  Serve over spaghetti, with meatballs, and if desired, with grated parmesan cheese.

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