Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Brick-Wood Fired EatsMeatball Parm Recipe

Meatball Parm Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

House sauce, mozzarella, crispy bread

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

House Sauce

Assembly

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

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

House Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving. Remove from heat.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Layer the Meatballs and Sauce

    In a baking dish, place the baked meatballs and pour the house sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.

  2. 8

    Add Mozzarella Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the meatballs and sauce.

  3. 9

    Broil the Dish

    Place the baking dish under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  4. 10

    Serve on Bread

    Serve the meatball parm on slices of crusty bread, allowing the bread to soak up some of the sauce.

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