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Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, minced (about ¾ cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 10 grinds black pepper
• Sauce:
• 1 can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)