Meatball Parmigiana Recipe
Home style meatballs topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Topping
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Assembly
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the saucepan with the tomato sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with sauce.
- 7
Add Mozzarella
Transfer the meatballs and sauce to an oven-safe dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- 8
Broil the Dish
Preheat the broiler. Place the dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
