Italian Meatballs and Sauce | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## SAUCE
• 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra-virgin
• 2 pound(s) baby back ribs
• 1 large sweet onion
• 1/2 tablespoon(s) Kosher salt
• 6 clove(s) garlic, sliced
• (2) 28 ounce(s) tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid
• 3 tablespoon(s) oregano, fresh, chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) red pepper flakes, crushed (optional)
• 1 - bay leaf, fresh
• 1 bottle(s) dry white wine (or equal amounts of beef broth)
• ## MEATBALLS
• 1/3 cup(s) olive oil, extra-virgin
• clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 - shallot, minced
• 2 cup(s) day old wheat bread, diced
• 1/4 cup(s) milk
• 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef
• 1 package(s) bulk Italian sausage
• 3/4 cup(s) whole milk ricotta
• 1/2 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 cup(s) parsley, fresh, chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt
• 1 large egg