Classic Meatballs With Tomato Sauce – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs:
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• For the Tomato Sauce:
• Two (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• One (14-ounce )can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup yellow onion, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 whole bay leafs
• 3/4-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• 1 pound cooked spaghetti (optional)