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  2. Ingredients
    • ​The Meats: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 is best) and 1 lb Italian sausage (remove casings if using links).
    • ​The Binder: 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs.
    • ​The Rest: 1 large egg, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat).
    ​Instructions
    • ​Mix the Base: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, , parsley, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until they form a consistent paste.
    • ​Combine Meats: Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the bowl. Use your hands to gently fold the meat into the ricotta mixture. ​Pro-tip: Don't overwork the meat! Over-mixing leads to tough, rubbery meatballs. Mix just until combined.
    ​Pro-tip: Don't overwork the meat! Over-mixing leads to tough, rubbery meatballs. Mix just until combined.

    • ​Form the Balls: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll gently into balls (roughly the size of a golf ball or larger).
    • ​The "Better Flavor" Sear: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on each side then let them finish cooking in the oven on 350. Aboit 20 minutes or temp reaches 165 Farienhet.

    • ​Add the Sauce: Add your marina sauce to the meatballs into a simmering pot of marinara sauce. Add mozzarella cheese and let it melt in over  under the broiler. After that you are finished

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