Cap's Meatball Bar™ Recipe
Our signature meatballs are simmered in a classic marinara sauce. Every meatball bar comes standard with sliced provolone, Romano cheese in a Capriotti’s shaker and baked rolls. We request 24 hours notice for all meatball bar orders. For large orders, please call the shop. Feeds 14-16 people.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Serving
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, eggs, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, gently add them to the marinara sauce. Allow them to simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
Serving Setup
- 8
Prepare Serving Station
On a serving platter, arrange the baked rolls. Place the meatballs in marinara sauce in the center, topped with slices of provolone cheese.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle grated Romano cheese over the meatballs and provide additional Romano cheese in a shaker for guests.
- 10
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your Cap's Meatball Bar™!