Ingredients

• 3 3/4-inch-thick slices Italian bread with crusts (each 3x5 inches)
• Milk
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 2 tablespoons (packed) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian parsley
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Tomato-Sausage Sauce
• 1 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Place bread in medium bowl; cover with milk. Let stand until bread is soft, about 10 minutes. Place meat in large bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons cheese and next 5 ingredients. Squeeze bread almost dry; discard milk. Blend bread into meat mixture. Using 1 rounded tablespoon for each, shape mixture into 24 meatballs.
2. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; sauté until brown and cooked through, turning often to hold shape, about 15 minutes. Add meatballs and drippings in skillet to pot of Tomato-Sausage Sauce. Simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
3. Place pasta in large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups sauce and toss to coat. Top with meatballs and remaining sauce. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.