SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Grandma made hers in a large pot on the stove and let it simmer all day. I do it in a crock pot.
Grandma did not give amounts for most of the ingredients, just "to taste".
3-4 large cans of tomato paste (Grandma told me to be sure to get the kind with the picture of the lady on it <smile>
water: same amount as cans of tomato paste using the cans for measure to get all the extra paste out
1 onion, chopped (more or less as desired)
1 green pepper, chopped (more or less as desired)
Parmesan cheese
basil
thyme
oregano
garlic or garlic powder
onion powder if not using chopped onion
seasoned salt
(I also add mushrooms; if using canned, I also add the water)
olive oil
Mix all ingredients except reserving some onion and green pepper in large pot or crock pot. Bring to low boil then reduce heat and simmer several hours. When I use my crock pot, I usually have it cook about 6-8 hours.
MEATBALLS
1-1/2 lb. ground beef
1 egg
seasoned bread crumbs
Mix together 1 lb of ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, reserved onion and green pepper and all spices listed above for sauce. form into small to medium balls and add to sauce after sauce has cooked about an hour or so. Do not cook the meatballs before placing them in the sauce.
Cook the remaining ground beef in a small skillet, again adding the spices listed above. Add to sauce about half way through cooking. (I don't always do this, preferring instead to use all the meat for meatballs).
