Italian Or Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Forming Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking Meatballs
- 3
Baking Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Adding Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Final Assembly
- 6
Combining Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, gently add them to the sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serving
Serve the meatballs hot over pasta, rice, or on their own, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
