Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs in Homemade Tomato Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds ground turkey or beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil (if using turkey)
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1/2 an onion, finely chopped
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1 egg
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
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2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
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3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
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1 chopped onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
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1 bay leaf
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 lemon (for zest only)
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