
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
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