Name: Italian Meatballs (Extra Soft and Juicy!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 - 5
Ingredients: 1 lightly packed cup of diced white sandwich bread (, crusts removed (Note 1)); 1 small onion ((brown, white or yellow)); 14 oz / 400 g ground beef ((mince)); 3 oz / 100g ground pork ((mince), or sub with more beef (Note 2)); 1 egg; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (, finely chopped (Note 3)); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano ((or parmesan), freshly grated); 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2.5 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 3/4 cup onion (, finely chopped (white, brown or yellow)); 24 oz / 700 g tomato passata ((Tomato Puree in US/CAN - Note 4)); 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp red pepper flakes ((chili flakes)); 3 tsp dried Italian herb mix ((parsley, basil, thyme, oregano)); 1 tsp salt; Black pepper; Pasta of choice; Parmesan; Parsley (, finely chopped (optional))