INGREDIENTS
For the sauce: 3 Tbsp. olive oil
1
small onion, finely chopped onion (about 1/2 cup)
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1 28 ounce can
crushed or pureed tomatoes
1 6 ounce can
tomato paste
2 tbsp
sugar
1 tbsp
dried oregano
1/4 tsp
salt
1 tsp
pepper
For the meatballs: 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
1
large egg, beaten
1/3 cup
seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tsp
dried mint
2 tsp
dried oregano
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
12 oz
dry penne or ziti (I use DeLallo brand)
1/2 cup
grated Parmesan cheese, for serving