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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.
Prepare Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, gently add them to the tomato sauce. Allow them to simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Add Gorgonzola
Stir in the crumbled gorgonzola cheese into the sauce and meatballs, allowing it to melt slightly before serving.