1 1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
1/3 c. olive or salad oil
2 (#2 1/2) cans tomatoes (7 c.)
4 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 c. water
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. oregano
2 bay leaves
1 recipe Meat Balls

Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes; remove bay leaves. Add meat balls; continue cooking 30 minutes longer. Cool sauce, ladle into jars or freezer containers, allowing a little space at the top of each. Freeze immediately.