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Spaghetti with Mozzarella-Stuffed MeatballsApril-May 2006 MAKES TWENTY MEATBALLS Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 20 min 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk or water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, 2 smashed and 1 chopped Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes Salt 1 pound lean ground sirloin 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving 1 large egg 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 20 (1/2-inch) cubes 1 pound spaghetti 
1. In a medium bowl, soak the bread crumbs in the milk. 2. In a large, wide saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, season to taste with salt and let the sauce simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. 3. Add the beef, chopped garlic, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano, egg and 1 teaspoon of salt to the soaked bread crumbs and stir with a fork until combined. Place about 2 tablespoons of the mixture in your hand and press a mozzarella cube into the center. Shape the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat and mozzarella. 4. Stir the sauce and raise the heat to medium- low. Carefully place the meatballs in the sauce, submerging them completely. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook without stirring for 20 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, cook until al dente, about 8 minutes, and drain. Toss the spaghetti with the tomato sauce and meatballs, sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve. 
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