Broccoli Meatballs with Garlic Tomato Sauce

I've passed up THIS recipe several times on Veg Times but no idea why because it was amazing.  This really tasted like old traditional Italian cooking without the meat.  You might be surprised that a meatless 'meatball' could taste so good but these were delicious and easy to make.

Stuff You'll Need to Make them

Meatballs

• 4 cups broccoli florets (1 large head)
• 1 cup raw almonds
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 large eggs

Garlic-Tomato Sauce

• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• ¼ cup diced white onion
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes

1. To make Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Steam broccoli florets 10 minutes, or until tender and bright green. Cool.

3. Pulse almonds in food processor until finely ground. Transfer to large mixing bowl.