Place all meatball ingredients into a bowl and mix. Set aside.

Heat oil in a medium-sized pot and sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add the red pepper and sauté for three minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce. Bring

to a boil.

Shape meatballs to desired size and

drop them into the pot while the sauce is bubbling. Simmer for one hour.

Serve over rice or spaghetti.