Meat Balls Recipe
Deliciously seasoned meatballs served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 9
Combine and Serve
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce and gently stir to coat. Serve warm over spaghetti or your choice of pasta.