Meatballs & Marinara Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3
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.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 9
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Once meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 10
Serve
Serve hot over pasta, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
