Jul 14 2026
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Bene Vita Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Red Door
Time1h
Serves4

Fabulous, Homemade with Three Meats & Pomadora Tomato Sauce Served with Capellini Pasta.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add a bit of olive oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet with the tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Plate the capellini pasta, top with meatballs and pomadora tomato sauce. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

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