Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS

For the Sauce

3 tbsp

olive oil

small onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)

garlic gloves, pressed or minced

1 28 ounce can

crushed or puréed tomatoes

1 6 ounce can

tomato paste

2 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Meatballs

1 lb

ground chuck beef

large egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup

Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

2 tsp

dried oregano

2 tsp

dried mint

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

12 oz

tube pasta such as penne or ziti

Parmesan cheese for serving

Chopped parsley for garnish