Authentic Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Recipe Delight!
A classic Italian dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Once browned, add the tomato sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatballs rest in the sauce for a few minutes before serving.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.