Spaghetti & Meatballs

1/2 # ground sirloin
1/2 # lean ground pork
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c. onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, minced
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, minced
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes(optional)
salt and pepper
2 quarts homemade or store bought marinara sauce
1 package dry spaghetti

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients except the marinara sauce and pasta in a large bowl. Note on the fennel seed: Put it in a small skillet on stove over low heat and cook until it's aromatic. Remove to a cutting board and mince to the best of your ability. It need not be perfect. Roll the ingredients into balls(I usually get 12 or 13). Place them on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apaprt and cook for about 10 minutes, turn them and cook for 10 minutes more. Put the marinara sauce in a large pot and add the meatballs. Keep heat on low/medium and let them cook together for about 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve  with cooked spaghetti and top more more parsley and parmesan if you prefer.