Beeftekia me Patates: Greek Roasted Potatoes with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Meatballs:

• 1-pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, optional
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 28 ounces canned tomatoes, pureed
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¾ teaspoon sugar, or more
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Garnish:

• fresh basil or parsley, chopped