Italian Baked Meatballs

Ingredients (23)

• FOR THE MEATBALLS:
• 1 1/2 slices bread
• 1/4 cup milk
• .66 pound ground beef (15-20% fat)
• 1 large Italian sausage (casing removed and chopped)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 dashes black pepper
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE:
• 14 ounces Peeled Tomatoes (Roma / San Marzano-1 can)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes if desired
• 1 tablespoon water
• TOPPINGS:
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme