Homemade Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
"These mouthwatering homemade meatballs, simmered gently in rich marinara sauce, are tender, juicy, and packed with Italian flavor. Serve on their own, over spaghetti, in meatball sandwiches, or on homemade meatball pizza. *Makes a great addition to your Take-Out Menu...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters
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8 large garlic cloves, peeled
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3 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
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1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1/4 cup olive oil
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Three 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes (I prefer to usefire roasted tomatoes.)
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3/4 cup dry red wine
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a couple dashes ofWorcestershire sauce
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1/4 cup fresh minced parsley
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1/2 cup fresh minced basil
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1 1/2 cups of bread cubes cut or torn into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 cup buttermilk
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a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
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1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
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14 oz ground Italian sausage, spicy or sweet
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2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten with a fork
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1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese
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3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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4 tsp minced garlic (about 4 large cloves)
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2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tbsp dried Italian herb seasoning
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp granulated sugar
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One package spaghetti
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NOTE: This recipe will give you approximately 9 cups of marinara sauce and about 42 meatballs. You can, of course, cut the recipe in half. You can also double it for a crowd.
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