Ingredients:

Meatballs:

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 small onion minced
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Sauce:

• 1 large can tomato puree
• 1 large can tomato sauce
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large onion minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Method:

Meatballs:

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well, season with salt and pepper.
2. Roll meatballs into desired size, about 1inch in diameter, and set aside.

Sauce:

1. In a large saucepot saute the onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add the tomato puree and sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer.
3. If the sauce seems thick add a little water, this will help the sauce from burning as well.
4. Mix in the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
5. Add all of the herbs.
6. Now add in the meatballs being careful not to break them up as you put them in.
7. Turn down the heat so as not to burn the sauce, stir occasionally and let cook for about an hour, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
8. Serve warm.

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