Garlic Lover's Meatballs & Sauce

By á-178825

6 servings. 5 stars.

Ingredients

• MEATBALLS
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 c dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 c grated Parmesean or Romano cheese
• 2 T minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 t pepper
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 T EVOO
• SAUCE
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T EVOO
• 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes in purée
• 2-3 c water, divided
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 c minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 c grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 T dried basil
• 2 t sugar
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• Add'l grated Parmesan cheese & minced fresh parsley, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In lg bowl combine first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture & mix well. Shape into 12 meatballs. In lg skillet brown meatballs in oil on all sides; drain.

In Dutch oven saute garlic in oil for 1 min. Stir in tomatoes, 2 c water, tomato sauce & paste, parsley, cheese, basil & sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat; carefully add meatballs.

Cover & simmer 3 hrs. adding more water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt & pepper. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese & parsley if desired.