Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 1 lb Ground Beef or a Mix of Beef and Pork
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Spice Tribe's Late Harvest Black Peppercorns, freshly ground
• 1 tbsp Spice Tribe's California Love All Purpose Chile Blend

For the tomato sauce:

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
• 6-8 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28oz each) Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 tsp Spice Tribe's Aged Anchovy Salt or 2 tsp Fish Sauce
• 1 tbsp Spice Tribe's Porcini Paradiso Italian Blend
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped (optional)

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Directions

For the meatballs:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper and California Love. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of olive oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. They don’t need to be fully cooked through at this stage, as they will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove the meatballs and set them aside.

For the tomato sauce:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Sauté the onions and garlic. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes slightly caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
4. To season, add the Aged Anchovy Salt and Porcini Paradiso. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender to blend it to your desired consistency.
7. Stir in the fresh basil leaves (if using) and serve with pasta or anything else!

Serving suggestions:

• Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
• Enjoy with a side of garlic bread and a green salad.

Enjoy your delicious homemade meatballs in tomato sauce!