Meatballs Recipe
all-beef meatballs, basil, sugo pomodoro, grana padano, ciabatta
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped basil, minced garlic, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 2
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Serve the meatballs and sauce over toasted ciabatta, garnished with torn basil and grated Grana Padano.
