Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 1-1/2 cups water, divided
• 3 tablespoons grated onion
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 6 slices day-old bread, torn into pieces
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 pound ground beef
• Hot cooked spaghetti
• Additional Parmesan cheese, optional