saucy meatballs

Ingredients For saucy meatballs

• 1 c

  italian blend bread crumbs
• 3/4 c

  romano or parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 c

  milk
• 1/2 c

  beef broth
• 1/2 c

  fresh parsley, chopped
• 3

  eggs, beaten
• 2 Tbsp

  oregano, dried
• 1 Tbsp

  garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp

  kosher salt
• 1 tsp

  pepper
• 2 tsp

  basil, dried
• 1 tsp

  crushed red pepper
• pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 lb

  ground chuck
• 1 c

  beef broth
• SAUCE
• 1/4 c

  extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 c

  sweet onion, chopped
• 1 clove

  garlic, chopped
• 3 can

  (14 1/2 oz) whole plum tomatoes, crushed
• 1 Tbsp

  sugar
• 1/2 tsp

  crushed red pepper
• 1/2 c

  meatball pan drippings
• 1/2 c

  minced fresh parsley