Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs

2 Tbl. olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans crushed tomatoes in puree
1 Tbl. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
 

2 lbs Italian-seasoned ground turkey ( if you can't find the seasoned, use plain and add 1 Tbl. Italian seasoning to the meat)
1 egg
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 4 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs

In lg. heavy pan, heat the olive oil over med. high heat; add onion and garlic and cook until tender, stirring frequently. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.

While the sauce is cooking, place sausage in skillet with 1/2 inch of water.  Bring to a simmer and cover; simmer for 12 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer, letting water evaporate and allow sausage to brown.  Remove sausage and slice into 2" chunks and add to simmering sauce.

Mix together the ground turkey, tomato sauce, egg,and bread crumbs in a lg. mixing bowl. Shape into walnut-sized meatballs and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan and add to the simmering spaghetti sauce. Cook another 30 minutes over low heat.

Serve over spaghetti or other pasta, or serve meatballs in hoagie rolls topped with melted mozzarella cheese.