Meatballs (4) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a nice golden brown color.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, gently transfer them into the sauce, ensuring they are well coated. Allow them to simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
