1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans with liquid
2 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. uncooked macaroni
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley or 1 tbsp. dry

In mixing bowl, combine meat, egg, onions, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 30 one-inch balls. In a large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides. Drain excess fat. Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni and parsley. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add macaroni; simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley.

Makes 2 quarts.

Freeze in single size servings for later.