Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

extra virgin olive oil

medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

2 35 ounce cans

plum tomatoes with their liquid (or two 28-ounce cans + one 14-ounce can; just make sure you total 70 ounces in canned plum tomatoes)

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

dried bay leaves

salt and pepper

1 lb

ground beef

1 cup

dry breadcrumbs, finely crumbled

1 cup

freshly grated parmesan

1/4 cup

chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

large egg, beaten

all-purpose flour for dredging

1/4 cup

olive oil

1/4 cup

vegetable oil

1 lb

spaghetti (or favorite pasta)