Ingredients:1 cup plain breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature1 tablespoon ketchup, optional1 tablespoon tomato paste3/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 large eggs, at room temperature2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, finely chopped1 pound ground…

Ingredients:1/4 cup olive oil2 teaspoons Italian seasoningPinch kosher salt3 cloves garlic, smashed1/2 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes24 frozen mini meatballs, heated through according to package instructions24 leaves fresh basil24 mini fresh mozzarella balls (1/2-ounce size or ciliegine)Grated Parmesan, for servingWarm marinara sauce, for serving

Ingredients:sauce1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 cup chopped onion5 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil1/4 cup tomato paste1/3 cup dry red wine2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted crushed tomatoes2 (14.5-ounce) cans unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon black peppermeatballscooking spray2 (1-ounce) slices whole-grain bread1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley,…

Ingredients:2 slices white sandwich bread, stale1/3 cup cold milk1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal1/2 pound ground beef chuck1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/4 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 large egg, beatenFreshly ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil, dividedQuick Marinara Sauce, recipe follows

Ingredients:2 slices stale white sandwich bread, crusts removed1/3 cup milk1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (beef, pork and veal or turkey)2/3 cup grated Parmesan1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1/2 onion, grated2 garlic cloves, minced1 large egg, beatenKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper6 cups prepared marinara sauce4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves,…

Ingredients:2 slices white sandwich bread, stale and crusts removed (see note)1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal1/2 pound ground beef chuck1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/4 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 large egg, beatenFreshly ground black…

Ingredients:2 slices stale white sandwich bread1/3 cup cold milk1 1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/4 cup)1 large egg, beaten2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons kosher salt1/3 cup olive oil2 cups Quick Marinara Sauce, recipe followsServing suggestion: 1 pound cooked spaghetti or…

Ingredients:2 slices white sandwich bread, stale and crusts removed (see note)1/2 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground veal1/2 pound ground beef chuck1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/4 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 large egg, beatenFreshly ground black…