"Cheesy Meatballs are soft, juicy and tender, simmered in a rustic homemade tomato sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and serve over spaghetti for a delicious dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 slices white bread (crust removed)
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1/2 cup milk
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17 oz (500 g) ground beef ((or minced beef))
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17 oz (500 g) ground pork ((minced pork)*)
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1 onion (finely chopped)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 egg
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1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano
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1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
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1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder ((or vegetable stock powder))
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1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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cracked black pepper, (to taste)
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2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
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1 large onion (finely chopped)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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24 oz (700-gram) bottle of tomato sauce ((puree or passata))
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 teaspoons each of dried basil and oregano
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes ((optional))
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salt and pepper (to taste)
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon sugar ((optional))
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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fresh basil or parsley (chopped to garnish)