MEATBALLS

COOKING TIME:

About 2 hours

SERVINGS:

8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

⅓ cup plain bread crumbs

½ cup milk

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 pound ground beef

1 pound ground pork

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

¼ bunch fresh parsley, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

SOAK THE BREAD CRUMBS

Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl.

Let soak for 20 minutes.

COOK THE ONIONS

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until very tender, about 15 minutes more.

MIX THE MEATBALLS

Gently combine beef and pork in a large bowl. Add cooked onions, soaked bread crumbs, eggs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

Mix with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

BAKE THE MEATBALLS

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.

Form mixture into 1½-inch balls and arrange in a single layer.

Bake until browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

FINISH

Add meatballs to your favorite tomato sauce and simmer for 1 to 2 hours before serving.