Sauce

1. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. 
2. While the onions are cooking, take the Ciao Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes whole and crush them by hand in a large bowl. 
3. Once the onions are cooked, add the hand-crushed tomatoes and salt. 
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes. 

Meatballs

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, and salt.
3. Mix to combine, then form marble-sized meatballs.
4. Place them on a sheet tray drizzled with 1 tablespoon of Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Pasta

1. In a large pot, boil 4 quarts of water and cook the pasta for about 6 minutes to ensure it is al dente. 
2. Don’t forget to salt your pasta water! 

Assembly 

1. Place your 13x9 baking dish on a sheet tray, and spread 1 cup of sauce on the base. 
2. Then divide the remaining sauce: mix half with the cooked meatballs and the other half with the cooked pasta. 
3. Put half the pasta in the baking dish as the first layer. Then spread half the meatballs on top, followed by ½ of the grated cheese, ½ of the mozzarella, and dollops of all the ricotta. 
4. Layer with the remaining pasta, meatballs, grated cheese, and mozzarella. 
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden. 
6. Serve with fresh basil and more grated cheese on top!