Meatballs Recipe
Two meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmesan, served with bread
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Toppings
Bread
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the meat mixture into medium-sized meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Cook the Sauce
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving to enhance the flavor.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the meatballs in the sauce. Cover and let cook until the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- 9
Serve
Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce on a plate alongside two pieces of garlic bread.
