Lemony Meatballs and Garlicky Linguini

1 Ib lean ground beef
12 oz Italian sausage
2/3 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 Tbsp lemon rind
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4  tsp oregano
1 Large egg, lightly beaten
3 Tbsp olive oil
6 cups marinara sauce

Combine ground beef and sausage in a large bowl.  Add breadcrumbs, nuts, parsley and lemon rind; sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano.  Add egg and gently mix just until combined.  Divide mixture and roll into 36 meatballs.  Heat oil in a Dutch oven or over medium-high heat; add meatballs and sauté 6-8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.  Add marinara Sauce and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center, serve over linguini

Garlicky Linguine
12 oz linguine
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parm cheese
1 cup torn fresh basil

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.  meanwhile heat oil in a large skilled over medium heat; add garlic, and cook 1 minute or until fragrant.  Stir garlic oil into pasta; sprinkle with salt and red pepper and cook 2-3 minutes or until hot, tossing to coat, sprinkle pasta with cheese and basil.