Ingredients for Meatballs

• 1-1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix meat with all ingredients in large bowl. Form into meatballs using a 2-inch ice cream scoop.
3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Ingredients for Sauce

• 2 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (jarred)

Directions for Sauce

1. Empty tomato sauce into a large pot.
2. Add tomato paste, cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and garlic. Cook until a slight boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1/2 hour.

Enjoy!

Until next time, Kris