3 lg. cans tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1-2 sun dried tomatoes (optional)
3 tbsp. parsley flakes
2-3 cans tomato paste (2 if crushed tomatoes were used)
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp. salt (less if sun dried tomatoes are used)
1-1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. basil

In large saucepan saute sliced garlic in oil (part olive is recommended). Add all other ingredients except tomato paste. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste and 2 cans of water for each can of paste, cook for another hour. Add cooked meats (meatballs, sausage, pork chops, etc. - pork products and some of their drippings give needed flavor to sauce). The longer this is cooked, the better it is.

MEATBALLS:

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2-3 slices wet, hard bread, with excess water squeezed out
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. parsley
2 eggs
3 tbsp. grated cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Mix; shape and brown. Add to sauce last hour. Drippings add flavor to sauce.