Cheesy Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons grated onion with juice
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Sauce
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 8 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1. In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes,tomato paste,tomato sauce,chopped onions,garlic,salt, red pepper flakes basil and italian seasoning.
2. Keep sauce warm while making meatballs.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Combine ground beef with all other ingredients, mix well.
5. Use small ice cream scoop to make uniform portions, form into balls.
6. Place meatballs on baking sheet lines with parchment paper.
7. Bake until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
8. Put cooked meatballs and sauce together.
9. Keep warm in crockpot.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-meatballs-360164 (may not work)