1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (No. 2 1/2) can (3 1/2 c.) tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can (2/3 c.) tomato paste
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. crushed oregano
1/4 tsp. anise seed
1 (8 oz.) pkg. long spaghetti

Combine meat with next 7 ingredients; form in about 36 (1-inch) balls. In large skillet, brown meat slowly in small amount of hot fat. Add remaining ingredients except spaghetti. Simmer uncovered (don't boil), stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thick.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water (about 1 tablespoon salt to 3 quarts water) until tender. Drain.

Serve meat balls and sauce over spaghetti. Pass Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.