Meatballs Recipe
Homemade meatballs in marinara sauce, served with garlic bread.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Garlic Bread
Method
Make the Meatballs
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Prepare the Garlic Bread
- 7
Mix Butter and Garlic
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- 8
- 9
Bake Garlic Bread
Place the bread under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Combine and Serve
- 10
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for a few minutes.
- 11
Serve
Serve meatballs in marinara sauce with garlic bread on the side.