Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 225      grams         ground beef
     1/4  tsp           oregano
   2      Tablespoon    grated Italian cheese (Parmesan and/or Rom
     1/2  Teaspoon      salt
     1/4  Teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  Teaspoon      garlic powder
   1                    egg
  55      milliliter    cool milk
  25      grams         seasoned bread crumbs
     1/4  cup           chopped onion
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
  25      grams         butter
  25      grams         grated cheese
   1      cup           mushrooms -- sliced
   2 1/2  cans          Italian Tomatoes
   1      can           tomato paste
   1 1/2  Teaspoon      salt
   1      Teaspoon      sugar
     1/2  Teaspoon      oregano
     1/4  cup           chopped parsley
     1/2  Teaspoon      baking soda

Preparation:

1. Mix ingredients in given order one by one. After completely mixed by hand, let stand for at least 20 minutes. 2. Form into meatballs (golf ball size) and fry slowly until golden brown. Do not turn until completely done on one side and do not crowd pan. If not using Teflon pan, cook in 30 ml oil. .SH "Tomato Sauce" 1. Saute onion and garlic in butter for 5 minutes. 2. Crush tomatoes into medium pieces. Add all ingredients except baking soda, mushrooms, and meat balls. Simmer in covered saucepan for 1 hour. Stir sauce often and keep heat low. 3. Add browned meatballs and simmer 30 minutes. During last 15 minutes add mushrooms. During last 10 minutes add baking soda. If sauce is too thick, add water. If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered for 15 minutes. .SH "Variation" I simmer sauce and meatballs in a crock pot and serve from it also. Difficulty : moderate. Precision : measure ingredients.