Sunday Sauce:

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, (seeded and finely diced)
• 1 medium onion, (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves, (finely diced)
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 28 oz can tomato puree
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, (freshly ground )
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, (dried )
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil, (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, (chopped)
• 2 tsp fresh oregano, (chopped (1 tsp dried can be substituted in you can’t find fresh))
• salt and pepper to taste

Meatballs:

• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (divided)
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, (seeded and finely diced)
• 1 medium onion, (diced)
• 1 garlic clove, (finely diced)
• 1 lb ground beef, (80/20 meat:fat ratio)
• 1 lb ground beef/veal/pork mix, (ground beef can be substituted)
• 2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
• 3/4 cups bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
• 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil, (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, (chopped)
• 1 tsp fresh oregano, (chopped (1/2 tsp dried can be substituted in you can’t find fresh))
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper