Spaghetti and (Gluten-free) Meatballs - Oryana

Ingredients

• teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• big handful chopped parsley (1/3 cup)
• olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• Optional: fresh chopped basil
• 1 lb gluten-free spaghetti, wheat spaghetti, or capellini