Baked Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian Sausage
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 onion minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine the Italian Sausage, ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, Parmesan Cheese, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands just until combined. Use a small cookie scoop for proper-size portioning. Roll them using your hands into a little over 1-inch meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet as you roll them. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, approximately 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil. Add the baked meatballs to the marinara sauce and stir gently to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.