Sausage Meatballs Recipe

Make the Meatballs

1. To keep the meatballs, prepare a large baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. 
2. In a small bowl, add the milk and bread cubes. Let soak for a few minutes. 
3. Peel the skin off the sausages and crumble them into a medium mixing bowl.
4. Add bread mixture, cheese, egg, salt, pepper, garlic, and parsley to the crumbled sausage. Combine well with a fork or wooden spoon.
5. Grease hands with olive oil and use a small cookie scoop, or small spoon to take about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture. Roll the sausage mixture into small, even balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside. 

Make the Sauce 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, or heavy-bottomed pot on medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.
2. Gently add the meatballs to the tomato sauce. Cook for a few minutes and turn over to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
3. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover with the lid slightly ajar so that excess steam escapes.
4. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Check regularly that the sauce doesn't dry out. If it seems to reduce too much, add some hot water. Make sure the meatballs don't stick to the bottom of the pan. Add fresh basil during the last 5 minutes of cooking. 
5. Serve with crusty bread or pasta of choice.