Ingredients for Meatballs (makes 22-23 meatballs):

• 3 slices white bread crusts removed and diced or torn to pieces
• 2/3 cup cold water
• 1 lb lean ground beef 7% fat
• 1 lb Sweet Ground Italian sausage
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more to serve
• 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed with a garlic press
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour to dredge meatballs
• Light olive oil to sauté or use vegetable oil

Ingredients for Marinara Sauce:

• 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 medium onion
• 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed with a garlic press
• 2 - 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes *see notes
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp basil finely minced, optional

Other Ingredients:

• 1 lb spaghetti cooked aldente according to package instructions