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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
With your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should be able to make approximately 20-40 meatballs depending on size.
- 3
Brown the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add the Plum Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed plum tomatoes, and stir to combine with the onions and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes to develop the flavors.
- 7
Add the Meatballs to the Sauce
Carefully add the browned meatballs to the simmering tomato sauce. Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
- 8
Finish with Fresh Basil
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil into the sauce for added flavor.