Pasta with Meatballs and Eggs

Cooking the Pasta Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Meatballs In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Shaping the Meatballs Shape the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cooking the Meatballs In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.

Preparing the Sauce In the same skillet, add the tomato sauce, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.

Boiling the Eggs While the sauce is simmering, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the eggs simmer for 6 minutes. Remove the eggs from the saucepan and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Peel the eggs and set aside.

Assembling the Dish To serve, place a portion of cooked pasta on a plate. Top with meatballs and boiled eggs. Spoon the tomato sauce over the meatballs and eggs. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.