This recipe came from our good friend Chef Sarah Daulton- the owner of DenverCookingClasses.com 

Ingredients – Meatballs 

1lb ground grassfed bison (or beef)

1/2lb hot pasture raised Italian pork sausage 

1/2 large shallot minced  

3 cloves garlic minced 

Small handful parsley minced 

Salt, pepper, any seasoning , I used savory spice pine rub 1 large egg 

1/3 cup breadcrumbs 

Sprinkle of grated parmesan  

Ingredients – Sauce 

1 large can crushed tomatoes  

1/2 white onion, rough chopped 

3 cloves garlic 

Basil, thyme , any fresh herbs  

Salt, pepper , red pepper flake 

Directions – Marinara Sauce 

1) Place all ingredients into a medium saucepan, cover & simmer at  least 1 hour 

2) Place sauce into a blender and puree until smooth. 3) Season to taste 

Directions – Meatballs 

1) Mix (don’t over mix) and form into meatballs.  

2) Brown on all sides in a skillet, do not over-crowd the pan. 3) Add to marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on 4) Serve over your choice of starch. Goes well with rice, pasta, squash  or anything else you like!