Meatball Recipe
Pork and beef meatballs, tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano, and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Meatballs and Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, chopped basil, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add the Sauce
Pour the canned tomato sauce over the meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Add the Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs and cover until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
