“I liked getting to mix the meatballs and roll them out!”—Amelia, recipe tester, age 5
SOAK: Add panko and milk to bowl and stir with rubber spatula to combine. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
MAKE SAUCE: In Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, oil, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt and stir with clean rubber spatula to combine.
MIX: Add beef, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt to bowl with panko mixture and mix together with your hands.