Homemade Meatballs & Bread

Ingredients

• 2 Jars Vero Gusto Heritage Marinara
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 3 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
• 1 loaf of crusty bread
• 1 TBSP Parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Soak bread in milk. Squeeze out excess milk and mix with all the rest of the ingredients. Do not overmix. Form 1-inch size meatballs and place on a parchment lined baking tray.
2. Bring sauce and 1 cup water to boil. Add meatballs, stirring while bringing the sauce to a simmer until thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
3. Top with parsley and Romano cheese and serve with crusty bread drizzled with olive oil and toasted on the side.