Fix spaghetti noodles as directed on the package (1 pound).

SICILIAN SAUCE:

1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cans (15 oz.) tomato sauce
2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 med. onion, chopped
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste with 4 cans water added
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper, optional

Cook garlic and onion slowly in oil for a few minutes. Add the tomato paste, water and tomato sauce. Mix together and add seasonings. Simmer while making meatballs.

SICILIAN MEATBALLS:

1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt