Italian Three Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Combine the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, eggs, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Shape the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking the Meatballs and Sauce
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- 6
Make the Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce in the skillet. Simmer together for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.