Categories: Pizza

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 3/4 pound ground pork
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• splash of milk
• olive oil
• 6 cups marinara sauce (2 jars or homemade)- more or less, as desired

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, a couple of grinds of pepper and a splash of milk. Mix together well with clean hands. Roll into 24 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the baking sheet with the meatballs into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to firm them up slightly.

2. To brown the meatballs, heat a couple of swirls of olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs, turning to brown all sides. They do not need to be cooked through.

3. Add the meatballs and marinara sauce to a large pot and stir gently. Heat over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring very gently a couple of times during simmering.

4. Serve meatballs and marinara over noodles or stuffed into rolls with melted mozzarella cheese

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