3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp. olive or salad oil
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes (4 c.)
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 c. water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1 bay leaf
1 recipe Italian meat balls
Hot cooked spaghetti

Cook onions and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown. Stir in the next 8 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes; remove bay leaf. Add Italian meat balls and continue cooking about 30 minutes. Serve on hot spaghetti.

ITALIAN MEAT BALLS:

4 slices dry bread
1 lb. ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. crushed oregano
1 tsp. salt
Dash pepper

Soak bread in water 2 to 3 minutes, then squeeze out moisture. Combine soaked bread with remaining ingredients, mixing well. Form in small balls. Brown slowly in 2 tablespoons hot oil. Add to sauce cook 30 minutes as directed.