2 (#2 1/2) cans tomato puree
2 cans, same size, of water
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry basil
4 sm. cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Brown small pieces of pork with garlic. Mix rest of ingredients in large pan and add meat balls, pork and garlic. Simmer 3-4 hours or until of desired thickness.

MEAT BALLS:

1 lb. ground chuck
1 egg
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. parsley

Mix all of the above ingredients and shape into large meatballs. Brown and add to spaghetti sauce.

STUFFED MANICOTTI:

1 recipe of above spaghetti sauce
1 box Manicotti, 16 pieces
2 lb. Ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. parsley
1 c. Parmesan grated cheese
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs

Mix Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and eggs. Stuff cooked manicotti with mixture. Place in baking pan and cover with sauce. Bake 1 hour.