Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onions (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 7 cups crushed canned tomatoes (Cento or San Marzano)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80% to 90% lean meat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
  • ½ cup yellow onion (finely minced)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings (omit if using Italian-style breadcrumbs)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup sliced basil (for garnish)

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