Mrs. Truman's Spaghetti and Meat Balls

This recipe came from the kitchen of Bess Truman and is one of President Truman's favorite recipes. Mrs. Truman had a well-equipped kitchen and often prepared breakfast or lunch for her family. The Trumans also employed several African American women who cooked for the family.
 * Mrs. Truman's Recipes from the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * spaghetti
 * hamburger
 * onion

Sauce

 * 1½ cup water
 * 1 x 16 oz canned tomato
 * 1 cup tomato paste
 * 3 tablespoon oil
 * 1 chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic
 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Cook spaghetti in salt water then blanche and strain well.
 * 2) Put aside.
 * 3) Mix sauce ingredients together in pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 4) Brown hamburger, onion and garlic before mixing together; cook for 30 minutes.
 * 5) Stir often to keep from burning.