INGREDIENTS
!For the Meatballs:
1 lb
ground chuck – equals 22-1½ inch meatballs
1
egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup
regular breadcrumbs
1/8 tsp
red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
Italian seasoning
!For the Soup:
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
butter, unsalted
1
medium sweet yellow onion, diced
3
garlic cloves, minced
4 cups
unsalted chicken broth
1 28 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp
granulated sugar dissolved in 1½ cup hot water
2 tbsp
fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
ground black pepper
2
bay leaves
2 tsp
fresh oregano, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1/4 tsp
red pepper flakes
8 oz
uncooked small shell pasta, or your favorite small pasta
1/3 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
1
baguette sliced and toasted
4 cups
shredded Italian cheese blend or shredded mozzarella