Meatball Plate Recipe
homemade tomato braised meatballs on garlic crostini
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Crostini
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, egg, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for about 15 minutes.
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan and let them simmer in the tomato sauce for an additional 10 minutes.
Crostini
- 7
- 8
Toast Crostini
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- 9
Add Garlic Flavor
Once toasted, rub the halved garlic cloves over the warm crostini for added flavor.