Meat Balls Sauce

Ingredients

For 5 servings

• The Meat: 1 lb of ground beef, pork, veal, chicken, or a 50/50 blend of beef and pork for the best flavor.
• The Binder: 1 large egg helps hold the mixture together so the meatballs don’t fall apart.
• The Texture (Panade): 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (or panko) mixed with a splash of milk to trap moisture and keep the meat tender.
• The Flavor:Aromatics: 1/2 cup of finely diced or grated onion and 1-2 cloves of minced garlic.Cheese: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.Seasonings: 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and herbs like parsley, oregano, or Italian seasoning.