Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon dried basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• ¾ cup finely chopped celery
• ¾ cup finely chopped carrots
• + 17 more ingredients
• • ¾ cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups (24 ounces) of tomato sauce
  • ¹/₃ cup olive oil
  • About 1 cup of flour for dusting
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 slices of white bread, crusts removed (about 3 ounces)
  • ²/₃ cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef (at least 16 percent fat)

Method 1 Start with the tomato sauce, which will simmer while you prepare the meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and parsley. Stir to coat with the oil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetab...

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