CRUSHED TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUSHED TOMATO SAUCE
1 - large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
1/4 - tsp. pepper
1 - tsp. basil
1 - tsp. oregano
4 - cloves garlic, minced
1/2-1 - tsp. salt, to taste
2-3 - tb. brown sugar, or to taste depending on the sweetness of your canned tomatoes (i use 3 tb. usually)
- small splash of red wine, if you have any opened, totally optional
MEATBALLS
1 - lb. ground chuck
3 - cloves garlic
1/2 - onion
1/2 - tsp. salt
1/4 - tsp. pepper
1 - egg, slightly beaten
1/3 - cup parmesan cheese
3/4-1 - cup dried italian breadcrumbs
1 - tb. dried parsley (fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped, if you have it)

Steps:

For Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in medium saucepan and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Taste test salt and sugar.
For Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small processor, combine onion and garlic and process until fine. Place all meatball ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Zip and combine until JUST incorporated. Over-working will make meatballs tough.
Roll into 1 1/2" balls. Place in a 13x9" parchment lined baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes. (Slightly under cook.)
Add meatballs to sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with your favorite pasta and salad.