Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce Recipe to Delight!
A delicious recipe for Italian meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- In a large skillet, heat tomato sauce and water over medium heat.
- Add meatballs to the skillet and cover.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, turning meatballs occasionally.
- Serve hot with pasta or bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
- Serve with fresh basil for garnish.