Italian Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Sauce
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook Meatballs
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Prepare Sauce
- 4
Cook the Sauce Base
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are baked, transfer them to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
