Italian Meatballs (The Real Deal!)

By á-25087

Adapted recipe by recipeconnoisseur

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes
• For the Marinara:
• 1 28 ounce can chopped tomatoes with basil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp basil
• pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp.cider vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano,, basil and black pepper. Simmer 20 minutes (do not boil). Stir in olive oil and vinegar and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.

Meanwhile, In a large skillet over medium heat add the oil and the onions and cook until just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Let the onions cool.

In a large bowl combine the remainder of the ingredients with the cooled onions. Mix everything using your hands.

Shape the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs.

Heat a large skillet with a bit more oil. Sear the meatballs on all sides working in batches as to not overcrowd the pan. Transfer the seared meatballs to a glass baking dish and cover with marinara sauce. Bake for 20-30 minutes in a 400 degree oven, until no longer pink inside.