Spaghetti Sauce With Meatballs

• crushed tomatoes↗2 cans

  (28 ounce)

• diced tomatoes1 can

  (28 ounce)

• water (or less as needed)↗0.25 can

  (28 ounce)

• tomato paste↗1 can

  (12 ounce)

• small yellow onion↗1

  minced

• medium green bell pepper1

  minced

• fresh garlic cloves↗3

  minced

• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• dried Italian seasoning↗1 teaspoon
• dried parsley↗2 tablespoons
• dried basil↗2 tablespoons
• dried oregano↗2 tablespoons
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• lbs frozen meatballs↗2 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot saute onion, garlic, and green pepper in olive oil over medium heat until tender, then add remaining tomato and dry ingredients and continue stirring.

2. 2

   Increase heat, stirring frequently, until sauce comes to a light boil, then add frozen meatballs, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until done.