Mama Becky's Meatballs* Recipe
arrabiata sauce, asiago cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- 4
Prepare the Arrabiata Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the arrabiata sauce. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the arrabiata sauce and let them simmer together for another 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs topped with arrabiata sauce and a sprinkle of asiago cheese.