Ingredients

Main

• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef 
• 1 cup (240 ml) Italian-style breadcrumbs 
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) grated Parmesan cheese 
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh parsley, chopped 
• 1 clove garlic, minced 
• 1/4 teaspoons (1.3 ml) freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 egg, beaten 

Italian Spaghetti Sauce

• 1 medium onion, chopped 
• 4 cloves garlic, divided, minced 
• 1/4 cups (60 ml) olive oil 
• 2 (28 oz. (800 g)) cans whole peeled tomatoes 
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white sugar 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt 
• 1 bay leaf 
• 1 (6 oz. (171 g)) can tomato paste 
• 3/4 teaspoons (3.8 ml) dried basil 
• 1/2 teaspoons (2.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper