3 cans tomato paste
9 cans water
1 lg. clove garlic, chopped
2 med. sized bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. chopped oregano
1 tbsp. minced onion

Mix all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Simmer on low heat for approximately 2 hours.

MEATBALLS:

1 1/4 lb. hamburger
1 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 c. grated Romano cheese

Mix all ingredients. Roll into balls. If mixture is sticky and difficult to roll, add more bread crumbs and cheese. Brown meatballs in skillet. Add to simmering spaghetti sauce. Meatballs will cook through as sauce simmer.

NOTE: You can replace hamburger with ground turkey, but add only 1. Serve over your favorite pasta, and sprinkle with Romano cheese.