Parmesan Italian Meatballs and Sauce

Ingredients:

Meatballs

½ lb. lean ground beef

½ lb. pork sausage

1 large egg

Salt and Pepper

2 cloves finely chopped garlic

¼ c. freshly grated parmesan

½ c. white bread crumbs

1-2 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together in large mixing bowl until evenly distributed (it’s ok to get your hands dirty here!). Form into 1 ½ to 2 inch meatballs, according to preference. Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet, add meatballs and brown on all sides; 10-15 minutes total.

Ingredients:

Sauce

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. dried parsley (less if using fresh parsley)

1 clove minced garlic

2 (29 oz.) cans tomato puree

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

1 can (your choice of size) stewed tomatoes

1 tsp. sugar

Directions:

In large pot combine all ingredients. Mix until tomato paste is well incorporated. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add browned meatballs and simmer an additional 30 minutes.  Cook 16 oz. Country Pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in large serving bowl. Serve meatballs and sauce over warm pasta and enjoy!

Serves 6