Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Tomato Sauce
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook Meatballs
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Prepare Tomato Sauce
- 4
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce and let them simmer together for about 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley or basil if desired. Enjoy with pasta, bread, or on their own!