1 onion, chopped
3 tbsp. fat
1 (#2) can (2 1/2 c.) tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 c. water
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground pork (or 1 lb. hamburger)
1 c. fine, dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 sprig parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. milk
2 well beaten eggs
Salt & pepper
1 (8 oz.) pkg. long spaghetti, cooked

Cook onion in hot fat until golden; add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cook slowly 1 hour.

Combine meats, crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, milk, eggs and seasonings; mix thoroughly. Form in small balls; brown in hot fat. Add to sauce and cook over low heat 15 minutes. Serve over spaghetti. Makes 6 servings.