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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauce
Assembly
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the simmering sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- 9
Bake and Serve
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.