Thursday, January 9, 2020
ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS
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\his go-to, foolproof basic baked meatballs recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Beautifully browned on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, they are super versatile, with or without sauce. I’ve been making these baked meatballs for years. A whole lot of years! They are my absolute favorite meatballs! I use them.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Cups Onions, Finely Chopped
- 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Slices White Sandwich Bread, Torn into Small Pieces
- 3/4 Cup Whole Milk
- 2 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef, 80/20
- 1/2 Pound Sweet Italian Sausage, Casing Removed
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 2 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
For Serving:
- 4 Cups Homemade or Commercial Tomato Basil Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil or Parsley, Chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Cook onions until golden and very soft, 10-15 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside and cool.