Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSamos RestaurantHomemade Meatballs And Marinara Recipe

Homemade Meatballs And Marinara Recipe

Inspired by Samos Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Onions

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

  4. 8

    Simmer Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

  5. 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.

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