SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH QUICK MEAT SAUCE

Prep and cooking time: 65 minutes '

MEATBALLS
3 unpeeled garlic cloves
1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 pound ground meat
(equal parts beef, pork and veal)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 saltine crackers,crushed fine
Heaping 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each black pepper, oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 tsp. tomato paste

SAUCE
1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into approximate 4-inch lengths
1/2 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into small dice
2 cans (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

PASTA
2 pounds spaghetti if serving 10, or 1 pound spaghetti and 1 recipe polenta (use boxed) if dividing meal over 2 nights