Jul 14 2026
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Meatball Recipe

Inspired by Modern Apizza
Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

Tomato Sauce

Method

Preparing the Meatballs

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  4. 4

    Bake the Meatballs

    Once the oven is preheated, bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.

Making the Tomato Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté the Onions and Garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

  2. 6

    Add the Tomatoes

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

  4. 8

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the tomato sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.

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