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Start by making the sauce.
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Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add onion and saute until translucent and tender, 3-5 minutes.
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Add crushed tomatoes and their juices and the tomato paste.
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Stir until smooth.
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Add sugar, the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir to combine.
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Taste and add additional sugar if desired.
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Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat while you make the meatballs.
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To make meatballs, break up ground beef in a large bowl.
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Sprinkle the breadcrumbs, parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top.
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Beat egg in a small bowl and pour over ground meat/breadcrumb mixture.
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Use a fork or your hands to stir the mixture until just combined.
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(Try not to over-mix the meatball mixture, just make sure everything is pretty evenly distributed.
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If your mixture feels a little dry, you may add 1-2 Tablespoons milk.)
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Make 1 1 1/2 inch diameter meatballs and drop them directly into the simmering sauce.
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Ive gotten between 14-18 meatballs out of this recipe.
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You may get more or less depending on the size you make.
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Cover sauce and meatballs and simmer over medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes.
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Serve with pasta or on buns for sandwiches.
