Meatball Tomato Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, gently add them to the simmering tomato sauce. Allow them to cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.