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For meatballs:
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In a large bowl add ground beef, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Take half the onion and grate it on the smallest size and put the onion in the bowl.
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Then add bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 egg.
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Using your hands mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
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Shape into small 1 inch balls.
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Heat skillet with 2 Tablespoons of oil on high while shaping the rest of the balls.
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Once the pan is piping hot add the balls to the pan and brown on each side.
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Dont cook them all the way through.
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Once browned, move them to a plate and set to the side while you make the sauce.
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Recipe for sauce:
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I like to make the sauce in the same pan because you get all the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
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Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and the other half the onion (chopped).
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Cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat.
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Then add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
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Add 2 cans of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, salt and pepper to taste.
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Let this come to a bubble and then add meat balls.
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Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
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Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
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Cook for another 5-10 more minutes.
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Cook pasta until al dente.
