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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. 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 browned on the outside.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 5
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Combining Meatballs and Sauce
- 9
Combine and Serve
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the tomato sauce and gently toss to coat. Serve warm with pasta or on their own.