Easy Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients (21)

• For the Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion , finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
• 1 28- ounce can crushed or puréed tomatoes
• 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• For the Meatballs:
• 1 pound ground chuck beef
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 ounces tube pasta , (such as penne or ziti)
• Parmesan cheese , for serving
• Chopped parsley , for garnish