Uncle Vinny's Side Meatballs Recipe
3 meatballs bathing in Vinny’s sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into 3 equal-sized meatballs and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Vinny's Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Cook the Meatballs
Gently add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs in a bowl with the sauce spooned over the top and garnish with fresh basil.