Chef John's Meatless Meatballs
""I made this recipe to celebrate Earth Day. Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness. The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close the texture was to actual meatballs. They are officially approved for use on spaghetti!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped
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1 pinch salt
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 ounce very finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, packed
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2 eggs, divided
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1 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 pinch dried oregano
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3 cups pasta sauce
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1 tablespoon very finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste
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