1 lb. 85% lean ground beef 
1 lb. ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 cup Ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is best)
1 small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 cups marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except marinara sauce.

Using an ice cream scoop (or your hands), make 1-1/2 inch meatballs and place on lined baking sheet.

Bake at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

Simmer meatballs in marinara sauce in a Dutch oven for about 30 minutes.

Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

NOTE: Can also serve meatballs with chunks of garlic bread or on toasted sub buns with melted Provolone or Mozzarella cheese.

Submitted by: Carol