Name: Samin Nosrat's Fluffy Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (680g) ground pork, ideally 80/20 blend for best flavor and moisture; 1/2 cup (60g) Panko breadcrumbs or fresh breadcrumbs, lightly packed; 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk or water; 1/4 cup (25g) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 2 tablespoons (10g) fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 (28-ounce / 794g) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, preferably DOP certified; Pinch of granulated sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra torn leaves for garnish; 1 tablespoon (5g) toasted breadcrumbs, for garnish (optional)

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