Meatballs and Marinara

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 jar Organic no sugar-added marinara sauce

Directions

1. Place the ground beef, onion, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Work the mixture together until all the ingredients are evenly combined.

2. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 2 tbsp each), and place the formed meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Heat the oil in a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium until simmering. Work in batches to make sure the pan is not crowded - add the meatballs, turning every minute, until browned all over, 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Return all the meatballs to the pan and add the sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes.