Italian Spaghetti And Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1 (12 oz.) pkg. spaghetti or Capellini (angel hair pasta)
1 bay leaf
1 lb. ground beef

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
Add whole tomatoes, crushed, tomato paste, water, sugar and all the spices.
Form ground beef into 1-inch balls and add to sauce.
Simmer slow about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve meatball sauce over hot spaghetti.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Leftover sauce may be refrigerated for 2 days.