Sammy Davis Jr.'s Spaghetti And Meatballs

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

		-----sauce-----
2	large	yellow onions -- coarsely grated
1	large	green pepper -- coarse grated
1/4	cup	olive oil
16	ounces	tomato sauce
12	ounces	tomato paste
1/3	cup	water
1	clove	garlic -- peeled
1	medium	bay leaf
1/2	teaspoon	basil
1/2	teaspoon	oregano
1	teaspoon	sugar
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	freshly ground pepper
		-----meatballs-----
1	large	yellow onion -- coarse grated
1 1/2	pounds	lean ground round
2	large	eggs -- beaten
1/4	teaspoon	garlic salt
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	freshly ground pepper
2	tablespoons	olive oil

Preparation:

SAUCE: Squeeze or strain onions; discarding juice and retaining the pulp. Sauté‚grated onion and green pepper in olive oil 10 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to cooking pan. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cook over low heat about 45 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Just before serving, remove garlic and bay leaf. MEATBALLS: Combine all ingredients except olive oil. Mix well. Form into balls. Brown in olive oil, rotating to cook on all sides. Drain on absorbent paper before adding to the sauce. Cook spaghetti according to package direction. Spoon the sauce and meatball over the spaghetti. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.