Heat oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic, sauté until golden.
Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, pepper, Sucanat and a splash of olive oil. Gently simmer while preparing the meatballs.
To make the meatballs, add all ingredients to a medium-size mixing bowl and mix well (or use a food processor).
Form the meat mixture into small balls (no more than 1-inch diameter).
Drop each meatball into the sauce and simmer, lid partially on, for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of the meatball) until meatballs are cooked through. Stir periodically to ensure all meatballs are evenly cooked.