Crockpot Meatballs (Italian Style)

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons milk of choice (or water)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (plus additional for serving)
• 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 (24-ounce) jar prepared tomato pasta sauce
• 3 garlic cloves (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Cooked whole wheat pasta
• Polenta
• Instant Pot Brown Rice (or cauliflower rice)
• Hoagie buns and Provolone cheese (for making a sub)