Ingredients:

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
• Salt
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• 1 pound ground beef 80/20
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Season the onions generously with salt and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes.
3. In a large bowl combine the meats, eggs, Parmigiano, parsley and bread crumbs.
4. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt.
5. Knead thoroughly and brown meatballs in olive oil on all sides in pan.
6. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.