Della Nonna Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Italian meatballs, served in our tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Add the egg and mix until everything is well combined.
2
Form the Meatballs
With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
4
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, followed by diced onions and cook until translucent. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully transfer them to the pot with the tomato sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
6
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.