Drop Meatballs
"We wanted a streamlined route to tender meatballs in a brightly flavored sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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22 square saltines
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1 cup milk
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2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
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2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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SAUCE
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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10 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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Salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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