• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan along with the diced onion. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, the onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool completely.
• Place the breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl, pour in the milk, and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes while the breadcrumbs absorb the milk then, whisk in the eggs, grated parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, and sauteed onion mixture.
• Next, add the ground pork and beef to the bowl and use your hands to thoroughly mix together. Try not to overwork the mixture. Shape and roll the meatballs to your desired size and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. You can also use a cookie or ice cream scoop to get uniform meatballs.
• Bake the meatballs for 20 to 25 minutes. The meatballs are done when the outsides are golden and the center is cooked through. Serve with marinara sauce and your favorite pasta!

Marinara Sauce

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until combined. Next, add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, oregano, chili flake, and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover, and continue to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the basil leaves before serving.