Italian Meatballs Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS
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Meatballs:
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1 pound ground beef (at least 16 percent fat)
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1 pound ground pork
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2/3 cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
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3 slices of white bread, crusts removed (about 3 ounces)
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1/4 cup ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons Kosher salt
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1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
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2-3 garlic cloves, minced
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About 1 cup of flour for dusting
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1/3 cup olive oil
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2 1/2 cups (24 ounces) of tomato sauce
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Tomato Sauce:
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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3/4 cup finely chopped onions
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3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
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3/4 cup finely chopped celery
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 28 oz. can crushed or whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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