Meatballs Recipe
Delicious meatballs served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
With your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a tray or plate.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 8
Cook Sauce
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
- 9
Finish Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Serving
- 10
Combine and Serve
Serve the baked meatballs topped with marinara sauce. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.