Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***SAUCE***
   1                    onion -- medium, minced
   1      tablespoon    basil -- dried, crushed
   2      tablespoons   bell pepper -- minced
   1      teaspoon      oregano -- dried, crushed
   1                    celery stalk -- minced
   1                    bay leave
   1                    garlic -- clove, minced
     1/2  cup           red wine -- dry
   3      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      cup           water
   1      can           whole tomatoes -- chopped (1lb
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      2 oz          cn)
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper
   1      can           tomato pureee -- (1lb 12 oz cn)
                        ***MEAT BALLS***
   1      pound         ground beef
   4                    eggs
     1/2  pound         ground pork
     1/4  cup           parsley -- chopped
     1/2  pound         ground veal
                        oregano -- dried (dash)
   1      cup           onions -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper -- black
                        grated parmesan cheese
     1/4  cup           oil
   1      cup           bread crumbs

Preparation:

SAUCE: Cook minced onion, green pepper, celery and 1 clove garlic in 3 Tbsp oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and liquid, tomato puree, basil, 1 tsp oregano and bay leaf and simmer. MEAT BALLS: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Make 1" balls and fry on medium heat until lightly browned. Place meatballs into simmering sauce.