3/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground sausage, bulk
1 c. bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Mix all the above ingredients well with 1/4 cup of cold water (or just enough water to roll meat into balls). Fry balls in a little oil until brown on all sides. Then add enough tomato sauce to cover and 1 teaspoon sweet basil. Cook slowly for a couple of hours. Serve over spaghetti or noodles. Makes 15. The secret to good tomato sauce is long, slow cooking.