House Made Meatballs Recipe
House made all beef meatballs smothered in our own pomodoro red sauce and provolone cheese. Served with a side salad and artisan bread.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Pomodoro Sauce
Toppings & Sides
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Pomodoro Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned whole tomatoes (with juices) to the saucepan. Break the tomatoes up with a spoon and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Season Sauce
Stir in chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
Assembly and Serving
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the pomodoro sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Prepare Sides
While the meatballs are simmering, prepare the salad by tossing mixed greens with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve
Serve the meatballs topped with provolone cheese melted over them, alongside the prepared side salad and slices of artisan bread.