Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTraverso'sHomemade Meatball Recipe

Homemade Meatball Recipe

Inspired by Traverso's
Time50m
Serves4

Make Homemade Meatball Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    Mix the Meatball Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped onion. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Form the Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter). Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake the Meatballs

    Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine the ingredients.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 8

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.

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