Nonnas Secret Classic Italian Meatballs 7 Comforting

Name: Nonnas Secret Classic Italian Meatballs 7 Comforting
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal flavour); ½ lb (225g) ground pork; ½ lb (225g) ground veal (optional, can substitute with more beef or pork); 1 cup (50g) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day-old Italian bread), finely ground; ½ cup (50g) grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving; ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; ¼ cup (5g) chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons (30ml) whole milk; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of ground nutmeg (secret ingredient!); 6 cups (1.4L) of your favourite Marinara Sauce (homemade or good-quality jarred)

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Ingredients

1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal flavour)
½ lb (225g) ground pork
½ lb (225g) ground veal (optional, can substitute with more beef or pork)
1 cup (50g) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day-old Italian bread), finely ground
½ cup (50g) grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup (5g) chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons (30ml) whole milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg (secret ingredient!)
6 cups (1.4L) of your favourite Marinara Sauce (homemade or good-quality jarred)