Jul 14 2026

Meatballs Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Delicious meatballs served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Marinara Sauce Ingredients

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  4. 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

  1. 5

    Sauté Onion

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 8

    Cook Sauce

    Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

  5. 9

    Finish Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.

Serving

  1. 10

    Combine and Serve

    Serve the baked meatballs topped with marinara sauce. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

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