Meatball Recipe
Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Topping
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
- 9
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 10
Serve with Provolone
Serve the meatballs on a plate, top with slices of provolone cheese, and let it melt slightly before serving.