Meatballs Recipe
Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Mix Thoroughly
Using your hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients until they are well combined but do not overmix.
- 4
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 9
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Assembly
- 10
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and add them to the marinara sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- 11
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot over spaghetti, on a sub roll, or with crusty bread, garnished with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.