Meatballs Marinara

• -Meatballs-
• 3lb. ground chuck
• 1lb. ground Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• ~2 cups Italian bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tbsp. oregano
• 1 tbsp. basil
• 2 tbsp. parsley
• 1 medium onion - small dice
• 1/8-1/4 cup minced garlic
• -Marinara Sauce-
• 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion - small dice
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 2 tbsp. Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 bay leaves

1. -Meatballs-
2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onions and garlic. Saute approximately 10 minutes, or until translucent. In a large mixing bowl, add in all ingredients (including onions & garlic) and mix thoroughly.
3. Scoop out and form into approximately 1-inch balls and place on a lightly greased cooking sheet. Bake @ 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs, flip over, and return to oven for another 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature is 160 degrees.
4. Add to marinara sauce in slow cooker or freeze for later use.
5. -Marinara Sauce-
6. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onions and garlic. Saute approximately 10 minutes or until translucent. Transfer onions and garlic to a sauce pot or slow cooker and add all other ingredients. Cook over low heat for approximately 1 hour and remove bay leaves. Add in meatballs and cook over low for about an hour or as needed.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/meatballs-marinara-50069863 (may not work)