Mom's Spaghetti

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I thought about calling it something else because evidently Eminem wrote a song with this title about barfing, but this recipe existed before Eminem did so fuck it. Like most of my mom's recipes, it's inauthentic and a little trashy and delicious, especially for leftovers.

1 can large peeled tomato (2 for longer recipe)
1 onion, diced
Some garlic, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 can tomato sauce (omit for longer recipe)
1 can tomato paste
1 jar pre-made spaghetti sauce (omit for longer recipe)
Various spices
Water and/or red wine in all cans and jars

Simmer at least two hours; longer is better. Serve over spaghetti, or chickpeas if you're trying to be healthy for some reason.

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 egg
Parmesan cheese
Some chopped onion and garlic
1 cup oatmeal
Worcestershire sauce
Ketchup
Salt, pepper

Cook in oven for quick balls; throw in sauce if you're going to be cooking it for at least two hours.