Nothing beats a plate of warm pasta and hot homemade meatballs.
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs - beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper
- 2 cans of San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil - torn
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Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. With "a cook's best tools" mix gently with your hands being careful not to over work.
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Using an ice cream scoop, roll mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown.
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Meatballs can be made a day ahead and stored in fridge. To serve, place meatballs in marinara sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in large stock pot.
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Add onion and cook on medium low heat until onions are translucent.
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Add garlic and cook for approximately 2 minutes being careful not to burn.
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Add tomatoes and other ingredients - except basil. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. This can be done while meatballs are cooking in oven.
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When meatballs are done, add to the sauce. Right before serving, add fresh basil and serve with or without pasta and lots of grated Parmesan cheese!
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