📖 Instructions

1. First, let's get those snowballs ready! In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, one egg (lightly beaten), salt, and pepper. Mix everything together gently with your hands until just combined. Don't overmix, or the meatballs will be tough.
2. Time to roll! Take about a tablespoon of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the meatball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture. You should have about 24 meatballs.
3. Now, let's brown those snowballs! Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches (don't overcrowd the pan) and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. This will take about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
4. Next up, the stew base! In the same large pot you used to brown the meatballs, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
6. Gently add the browned meatballs to the pot of simmering sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be!
7. While the stew is simmering, prepare the 'melted snow'. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
8. About 10 minutes before serving, gently stir the heavy cream mixture into the stew. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream has thickened slightly and the 'snow' has 'melted' into the stew.
9. Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. And don't forget a side of crusty bread for soaking up all that delicious sauce!