Classic spaghetti and meatballs

Serves 2

For the pasta sauce, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan
When hot, add:
a chopped onion
4 minced cloves of garlic
dried basil
dried oregano
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
black pepper
6 oz tomato paste
1 can crushed or diced tomatoes
1/3 c dry wine
a little sugar and salt to taste

While the sauce is heating, make the meatball mixture in a bowl:
1/2 lbs ground beef
1 small egg -- or half of a large one (beaten)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
dried oregano
fresh parsley (chopped)

Form 1" meatballs, then drop them into the simmering pasta sauce. Cover and do not stir. After 20 minutes, gently stir, then continue to simmer for another 20 minutes. The sauce and meatballs are now ready, and can be served atop your favorite pasta.