"Mozzarella Meatballs In Tomato Sauce are juicy and soft meatballs, simmered in a homemade tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella!..."
INGREDIENTS
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11/2 slices white bread (, crust removed)
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1/4 cup milk
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9- ounces | 250-grams ground beef ((or minced beef))
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9- ounces | 250-grams ground pork ((minced pork)*)
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1 small brown onion (, finely chopped)
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2 garlic cloves (, minced)
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1 egg
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1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon each of 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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Salt and pepper (, to taste)
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2 tablespoons olive oil (, divided)
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1 large brown onion (, finely chopped)
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4 garlic cloves (, minced)
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1 (24-ounce | 700-gram) bottle of tomato 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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Pinch of sugar ((optional))
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Fresh Basil or Parsley (, chopped to garnish)