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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 2.5 cm in diameter and place them on a plate.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- 4
Fry Meatballs
Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Fry until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add crushed canned tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the sauce has simmered, gently add the fried meatballs to the sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs and let them cook in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
