Pecan Meatballs

INGREDIENTS
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 medium onion minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups pecan meal
1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
1 cup mozzarella (shredded)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
4 eggs (large)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

DIRECTIONS
• For the Meatballs: preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic, cook until soft and translucent., about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl, add onions, garlic, pecan meal, bread crumbs, dried oregano, flat leaf parsley, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Using your hands mix to combine. Form into golf ball sized balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer into sauce if you are having spaghetti, let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy!