Cap's Meatball Bar™ Recipe
Our signature meatballs are simmered in a classic marinara sauce. Every meatball bar comes standard with sliced provolone, Romano cheese in a Capriotti’s shaker and baked rolls. We request 24 hours notice for all meatball bar orders. For large orders, please call the shop. Feeds 14-16 people.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Combine Meat Mixture
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- 3
Shape Meatballs
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- 6
- 7
Sauté Onions
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add Garlic
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 9
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- 10
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 11
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
- 12
Prepare Toppings
Slice the provolone cheese and prepare the baked rolls.
- 13
Serve Meatball Bar
Serve the meatballs in marinara sauce with provolone cheese and Romano cheese on the side, along with baked rolls for guests to make their own sandwiches.