Meatballs And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Beef meatballs, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
3
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
4
Make Tomato Sauce
In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent. Then, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet with the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
6
Prepare Ricotta Mixture
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt until smooth.
7
Serve
Serve meatballs topped with tomato sauce and a dollop of ricotta cheese on top.