Meatballs Recipe
Homemade meatballs served with marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Combine Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Mix the ingredients with your hands or a spoon until well combined, but do not overmix.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Form Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Add Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 8
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
