Jul 14 2026
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Beef Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Taverna Newark
Time45m
Serves4

tomato sauce & parmesan

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Tomato Sauce

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Tomato Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 6

    Add Fresh Basil

    Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

Combine

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve cooked meatballs topped with warm tomato sauce and additional parmesan cheese if desired.

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