Easy Meatballs Recipe

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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

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