1 (8 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
1 med. onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 c. canned tomatoes

Put all together and simmer.

MEATBALLS:

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. fine bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
2 beaten eggs
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. grated American sharp cheese
Parsley flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Form mixture into balls; brown in hot fat. Put browned balls into sauce and simmer slowly until ready to eat.

Cook long spaghetti in salted boiling water until tender. Add small amount of oil to water.

Serve balls and sauce over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each serving.