Grandma Tanner's and Marinara Sauce and Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 2-4 cloves garlic
• 1 can tomato paste-large
• 1 can diced tomatoes-large-28 oz
• water to make slightly thin sauce
• 1 T basil
• 1/2 T oregano
• 1 t salt
• 1 T sugar
• 1-2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil
2. Add the rest of the ingredients
3. Let simmer several hours

Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 c grated Parmesan or Romano
• 2 slices of bread moistened cubed and moistened in milk
• 1-2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1/4-1/2 c minced onion
• 1 t basil
• 1-2 T flour
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. Mix well with hands. Roll into balls, let sit.
2. Brown in hot fat quickly or in oven on a dark baking sheet at 400°F for 20 min.
3. Simmer in Marinara for 1 1/2 hours

Theory of the Dish

Grandma Tanner was my mom's mother. She came from Italy. These are her recipes.