La Guardia Spaghetti

Prudence Burlison

1 large can tomato juice
1 large can mushrooms
1 small can tomato paste
1/4 pint olive oil
2 medium sized peppers
2 garlic cloves (slivered)
5 red pepper pods
2 cups parmesian cheese
2 bay leaves
1 package spaghetti
2 slices bacon
1-1/2 lb. ground round

Brown garlic cloves in olive oil. Add mushrooms. Mix tomato paste and juice, add cut up green peppers, red peppers and bay leaves; add to first mixture. Make small meat balls of hamburger, egg, breadcrumbs and seasonings and brown in bacon fat. Add to tomato mixture. Simmer for 2 or 3 hours. Pour over cooked spaghetti. Just before serving add parmesan cheese.