MEATBALLS:

2 lb. ground chuck
2/3 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1 sm. green pepper
3 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. red pepper
2 med. onions
2 pods garlic
1 egg
1 tsp. salt

Grind onions, green pepper and garlic. Add ground chuck and bread crumbs. Add salt, pepper and egg beaten with the water. Form meatballs and bake at 400 degrees until brown and done.

SAUCE:

2 lg. onions
2 cans tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 green pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
6 pods garlic, minced
Salt & pepper
1/4 c. oil (olive oil)

Chop onions very fine and brown in hot oil. (If you sprinkle onions with a little salt and stir well they will brown more evenly.)

When brown, stir in tomato paste and stir constantly until it turns a deep brick color. Add remaining ingredients and 4 cups hot water. Stir well, turn fire to low and let simmer for 2-3 hours. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Serves 8 or more people.