Meatball Parmesan Recipe
Pork & beef meatball, marinara, parmesan
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Topping
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 3
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
Sauté the Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before removing the sauce from the heat.
Assembly and Serving
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce in the skillet. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- 9
Add Topping
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the meatballs and sauce. Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 10
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot over pasta or on a sub roll for meatball sandwiches.