Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside. In medium bowl, stir together Italian ground protein and just 3 tbsp breadcrumbs and form into 1 tbsp-sized balls.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in crushed tomatoes and reserved pasta water. Add “meatballs” to sauce, cover, and cook until sauce is thickened and “meatballs” are warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in cooked pasta. Divide pasta between serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs. Bon appétit!

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.