Homemade Meatballs And Marinara Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Form Meatballs
With your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
Sauté Onions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 9
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.