Meatballs Italiano

Clipped this out of a magazine somewhere. I love to bake these on a weekend and freeze them for later.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 11
• Yields: 34-36 meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  lb Italian sausage (hot or mild, casings removed)
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1 1⁄4 cups  seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  marinara sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  minced  dried onion
• 2  teaspoons dried basil
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray with cooking spray.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well with your hands.
3. Using a scale, weigh out 1.5oz portions of meat and form into meatballs.
4. Place meatballs on the wire rack.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. If you make larger or smaller meatballs than the 1.5oz suggested, you will need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.
6. These freeze very well! To reheat, take the desired portion from the freezer and drop into a saucepan of your favorite pasta sauce, then simmer until heated through.