Handmade Italian Meatballs

 Ground beef, sausage, and just the right seasonings make these meatballs a soon-to-be family favorite.

 Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: about 16 meatballs

 Ingredients

• 1 recipe  Mama's Marinara (see Recipe Center)

• 1 pound  ground beef12 ounces  bulk Italian sausage, hot or sweet

• 1/2 cup  fine, dry bread crumbs

• 1/4 cup  milk1   egg, slightly beaten

• 1/4 cup  fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon  kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper

• 2 tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Prepare Mama's Marinara. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form mixture into balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

2. In a large skillet, cook the meatballs in hot olive oil over medium heat for 10 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.

3.  Bring Mama's Marinara to boiling. Gently place meatballs into sauce. Stir gently to coat with sauce. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meatballs registers 160 degree F. Makes about 16 meatballs.