Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs

The tomato sauce should be prepared as follows: peel the onions

Cut a slice from the bell pepper and remove the seeds

Chop the onion and bell pepper finely and cook in hot oil, stirring frequently until they're soft

Mash the fresh tomatoes with their skins removed and add them to the pan with the onion

Add the tomato extract, water, minced garlic clove, sprig of rosemary, ground oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika

Stir well and cook over low heat for 40 minutes, stirring frequently

Remove the rosemary sprig, add the paprika, and cook for an additional 5 minutes

Add the prepared meatballs

Cook the spaghetti as usual, then drain and rinse with boiling water to separate the strands

Place it in a serving dish and cover with the tomato sauce and meatballs

The meatballs: peel and finely chop the onion and mix with ground beef

Season to taste and bind with the beaten egg

Mix well and shape into small balls with floured hands

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs, stirring frequently until they're done

Drain on paper towels before adding to the tomato sauce.