MEATBALLS:

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 c. warm water
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

SAUCE:

1 (No. 2 1/2) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. crushed oregano
1/4 tsp. anise seed
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt

Combine meat with next 7 ingredients. Form into 36 (1") balls. In large skillet or Dutch oven brown meat slowly in small amount of fat. Add sauce and simmer uncovered (stirring occasionally) 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thick. Serve over spaghetti, top with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings. Recipe can be doubled, tripled, etc.