3 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste (Contadina)
9 tomato paste cans water
1 (#2) can whole tomatoes
1 med. onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tsp. dried mint (or 2 or 3 sprigs fresh mint)
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. rosemary
3 bay leaves
1/2 c. sugar
1 (7 oz.) can mushrooms
2 tsp. hot sauce
Salt & pepper
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

MEATBALLS:

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
4 tbsp. bell pepper, chopped
2 eggs
1 c. bread crumbs
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
3 med. garlic, cloves, pressed
Salt & pepper

Combine all sauce ingredients in saucepan and cook for 3 hours, adding more water if necessary.

For meatballs, combine remaining ingredients and shape into balls. Fry quickly until outside browns. Add to sauce and cook together 3 more hours.