1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
1 chopped onion
4 oz. tomato paste
12 oz. tomato sauce
3/4 c. water
1 can whole tomatoes
Oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, peppercorns, bay leaf, allspice, to taste
SEE MEATBALL INGREDIENTS

Brown 1/2 pound hamburger and onions - DO NOT DRAIN. Add tomato paste and water, whole tomatoes, 2 cans tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, peppercorns, bay leaf, allspice. Bring to a boil and simmer.

MEATBALLS: 1 pound hamburger, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, cheese, onion, parsley. Roll into balls. Drop gently into Italian gravy. Simmer 4 hours.