Meatball Recipe
house-made meatballs | marinara | mozzarella | parmesan
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Brown Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Sauce with Meatballs
Add the browned meatballs back to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes on low heat until cooked through.
Final Assembly
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 8
Transfer to Baking Dish
Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your house-made meatballs with marinara and cheese.
