Pistarro’s Meatballs Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Make the Meatballs

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Shape and Cook Meatballs

   Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare Marinara Sauce

   In the same skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

4. 4

   Combine Sauce and Meatballs

   Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, and fresh basil to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Gently add the meatballs back into the sauce and let simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce over pasta or as a standalone dish. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.