Zesty Meatball Sandwiches

• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 10 to 12 Italian rolls, split

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves; set sauce aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with water. Add eggs, beef, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on an ungreased shallow baking pan.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes; drain. Add to sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Serve on rolls.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zesty-meatball-sandwiches/ (may not work)