Healthier Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

Mince 1000g garlic and 150g onion finely. Heat 46g olive oil in a large pot over low heat, add onion and garlic, cook until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.

Add 240g tomatoes, 15g tomato paste, 4g sugar, 1g bay leaf, and salt to taste. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix 454g ground beef, 50g egg, 200g breadcrumbs, 50g parsley, 3g pepper, and 10g salt in a bowl until just combined.