Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTaverna NewarkMeatball Recipe

Meatball Recipe

Inspired by Taverna Newark
Time50m
Serves4

red sauce, provolone, parmigiano reggiano, sesame

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

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

  4. 4

    Simmer in Sauce

    In a large saucepan, heat the red sauce over medium heat. Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce and let them simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded provolone cheese and grated Parmigiano Reggiano over the meatballs. Cover and let cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and serve hot.

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