Mrs. Truman's Spaghetti and Meat Balls

Description
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.

Ingredients

 * Spaghetti


 * Hamburger


 * Onion

Sauce

 * 1 ½ cup water


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

Source

 * Mrs. Truman's Recipes from the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, public domain government resource—original source of recipe