Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Tear the Italian bread into large pieces and place them in a bowl. Pour the milk over the bread and let it soak for about 5 minutes, or until the bread is fully saturated.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread (squeezing out any excess milk), ground beef, Italian pork sausage, garlic, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and kosher salt. Mix gently with your hands until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.

Step 4

Using your hands, form the meat mixture into 1½-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should have about 12 meatballs.

Step 5

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just starting to brown but are not fully cooked through.

Step 6

While the meatballs are in the oven, heat your marinara sauce in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once the meatballs are par-cooked, transfer them to the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for at least 30 minutes but up to a few hours until meatballs are tender and moist.

Step 7

Serve the meatballs with your favorite cooked pasta and some more freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Enjoy!