Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs - First Light USA

Ingredients

• 1 packet First Light Farms Italian-Style Meatballs (or see recipe below)
• 2 Tbsp First Light Farms Beef Tallow
• 1 packet spaghetti or pasta of your choice
• 4 Tbsp Parmesan
• 1 lb ground First Light grass-fed Wagyu beef*
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 small-medium onion (or 2 shallots) – finely chopped
• 1 small egg
• 1 Tbsp of fresh parsley – finely chopped (or 1 tsp of dried parsley)
• 2 cloves garlic – minced
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried basil flakes (optional)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion – finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic – crushed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/3 cup beef stock or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil)
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)