Hearty Italian Meatballs with Homemade Marinara Sauce | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (28oz) tomatoes (San Marzano tomatoes if possible)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 sprig basil
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt (to taste)
• 8 oz ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
• 8 oz ground pork
• 1/4 yellow onion (minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (more for topping)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Saucepan or deep skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet with parchment paper