"This Authentic Homemade Italian Meatballs with tomato sauce recipe is flavorful, moist, easy, and freezes well. I've been asked for recipe for many years!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 lb ground beef, 85%
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1/2 large onion, chopped (you may use a food processor)
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup Italian style bread crumbs (I use Progresso)
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4 large eggs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (you may use grated Parmesan cheese)
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10 cloves garlic, minced (you may use a food processor)
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (yes, more garlic)
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1/3 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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140 oz canned tomato sauce (Hunts or Contadina) or (5) 28 oz cans
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (good quality, dark green in color)
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1/2 large onion
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7 cloves garlic
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste