Meatballs
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion, finely diced
3 cloves minced garlic
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated from a block
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1 lbs. ground beef
½ lb. ground pork
Sauce + Cheese
32 oz marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh Parsley, to garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside and let cool.
Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper and set aside.
Crack an egg in a small bowl and whisk it. Add the milk and whisk to combine.
Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture to form a smooth paste. Mix in the onions and garlic. (This is called a panade and keeps the juiciness and flavor int