Mozzarella Meatballs In Tomato Sauce (Cheesy Meatballs)

INGREDIENTS

5 1/2

slices white bread (, crust removed)

1/4 cup

milk

- ounces | 250-grams ground beef ((or minced beef))

- ounces | 250-grams ground pork ((minced pork)*)

small brown onion (, finely chopped)

garlic cloves (, minced)

egg

1/4 cup

fresh grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp

each of dried basil and oregano

1/4 cup

fresh parsley (, finely chopped)

1 tsp

beef bouillon powder ((or vegetable stock powder))

Salt and pepper (, to taste)

2 tbsp

olive oil (, divided)

large brown onion (, finely chopped)

garlic cloves (, minced)

| 700-gram) bottle of tomato puree (or passata)

1/4 cup

water

2 tbsp

tomato paste

2 tsp

each of dried basil and oregano

1 tsp

red chili flakes ((optional))

Salt and pepper (, to taste)

sugar ((optional))

1 1/2 cups

shredded mozzarella cheese

Fresh Basil or Parsley (, chopped to garnish)