Meatballs & Red Sauce Recipe
Four house-made meatballs in our zesty red sauce, parmesan, herbs & olive oil drizzle. Served w/ garlic bread.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Red Sauce
Garlic Bread
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 3
Shape Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 large meatballs, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
Red Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, gently add them to the red sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Garlic Bread
- 8
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 9
- 10
Bake Garlic Bread
Place the bread under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Watch closely to prevent burning.
