Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Start with the meatballs

1. Using a zippler-lock bag, place saltines inside and crush with rolling pin until fine.
2. In a large bowl, combine saltines and milk. Let is sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic power, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. Add ground beef and mix with hand to thoroughly combine.
5. Use a measuring cup, 1/4 cup, to scoop and roll into meatballs.
6. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the sauce

1. Using a Dutch oven, combine olive oil and garlic.
2. Cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes, until garlic is soft and golden.
3. Add pepper flakes and cook for another 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
6. Stir mixture.

Cook the meatballs

1. Add the meatballs into the Dutch oven and distribute evenly.
2. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.
3. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
4. Put Dutch oven with meatballs in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
5. Check meatball temperature to be more than 160 degrees.
6. Let cool for 20 minutes.
7. Stir in gently basil.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve and enjoy!