Meatballs Recipe
Homemade meatballs in marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 4
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil for added flavor.
Combine and Serve
- 9
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, gently place them into the simmering marinara sauce. Allow them to cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 10
Serve
Serve the meatballs in marinara sauce over pasta, rice, or on their own. Enjoy!
