Housemade Meatballs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Finish Sauce
Add the chopped fresh basil to the sauce just before serving. Stir to combine.