Spaghetti and Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3-inch piece) Parmesan rind
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
• 10 cups Simple Tomato Sauce for Pasta, recipe follows, or store-bought pasta sauce
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente according to package directions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Salt, for seasoning cooking water
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves garlic)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 medium)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper