Italian Style Meatballs with Sauce

What you’ll need

• Ground beef or pork
• Onion, diced
• Garlic, minced
• Tomato paste or tomato sauce
• Mozzarella or whatever cheese you prefer or have on hand
• Spices & seasonings: Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper

How to make it

1. Combine the ground beef or pork with the garlic, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, and place on a baking sheet.
3. Bake the meatballs until cooked through. About 20-25 mins @ 400°F.
4. While the meatballs bake, sauté the diced onion in a large skillet until softened.
5. Add the tomato sauce, or turn the tomato paste into a sauce with enough water to reach the consistency you want.
6. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer until the flavors come together.
7. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, then top with mozzarella or whatever cheese you prefer and heat until melted.