Uncle Vinny’s Meatball Recipe

Time1h 10m

Serves4

Mama’s Sauce, Melted Mozzarella and the meatballs

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2
Form and Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
3
Prepare Mama’s Sauce
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4
Simmer the Sauce
Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes.
5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for another 10 minutes.
6
Add Mozzarella
Preheat the broiler. Transfer the meatballs and sauce to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.