Jul 14 2026
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Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Ricobene's
Time1h
Serves20

Meatballs are served in our own special recipe sauce. 20 meatballs... | 1/2 Tray.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Special Sauce

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Meatball Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.

Special Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté the Onions and Garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.

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