Ricotta Cheese Meatballs
INGREDIENTS
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For the Meatballs:
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, fresh grated
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1 egg (beaten)
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1/4 cup flatleaf parsley, chopped
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed between fingertips
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a few grates fresh nutmeg; a pinch or two of ground
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sea salt and fresh black pepper
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For the Sauce:
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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olive oil, for sauteing
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sea salt and fresh black pepper
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5 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, crushed between fingertips
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pinch of sugar
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red pepper flakes, optional, a few pinches
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1 pound spaghetti
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Parmesan cheese, for serving
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