Pulse tomatoes with their juice in a food processor until chopped. In a large heavy saucepan simmer tomatoes with garlic, oregano, basil and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) of the salt, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Meanwhile, in a bowl combine bread crumbs, milk and egg. Let stand 5 minutes. Add veal, onion, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes and remaining salt and gently combine with your hands. Form into 8 large meatballs, inserting the cheese into the center of each.

Brush each meatball with oil and arrange on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.

Gently transfer cooked meatballs to saucepan with sauce. Simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked through and flavours have combined, about 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes then serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe courtesy of ontariomeatproducts.ca