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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce
Add the Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Combine
Serve the Meatballs
Once the meatballs are baked and the sauce is ready, place the meatballs in the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for a few minutes before serving.
