Cheesy Meatball Recipe

INGREDIENTS

slices white bread (crust removed)

1/2 cup

milk

17 oz

ground beef ((or minced beef))

17 oz

ground pork ((minced pork)*)

onion (finely chopped)

garlic cloves (minced)

egg

1/2 cup

fresh grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp

each dried basil and oregano

1/4 cup

fresh parsley (finely chopped)

1 tsp

beef bouillon powder ((or vegetable stock powder))

1 tsp

salt (to taste)

cracked black pepper, (to taste)

2 tbsp

olive oil (divided)

large onion (finely chopped)

garlic cloves (minced)

24 oz

bottle of tomato sauce ((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)

1 tsp

sugar ((optional))

1 1/2 cups

shredded mozzarella cheese

fresh basil or parsley (chopped to garnish)