Meatballs Recipe
Homemade meatballs served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Cook Meatballs
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
Sauté Aromatics
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- 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 the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped fresh basil just before serving.