Buca Di Beppo Meatballs And Meatball Sauce Recipe

Name: Buca Di Beppo Meatballs And Meatball Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 2 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated; 3/4 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup fresh garlic, chopped; Meatball Sauce; 6 garlic, gloves sliced thin; 1 large Spanish onion, diced into 1/4 in pieces; 1 celery, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes with juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Meatballs
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
3/4 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup fresh garlic, chopped
Meatball Sauce
6 garlic, gloves sliced thin
1 large Spanish onion, diced into 1/4 in pieces
1 celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes with juice
salt and pepper

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Meatballs:
2
In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.
3
Shape into meatballs the size of a golf ball ( makes about 40 meatballs).
4
Set aside and let rest for 1 hour.
5
Cook the meatballs in the Meatball Sauce :
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In a large pan saute in olive oil, garlic,onion,celery and carrot until translucent.
7
Add parsley.
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Break the tomatoes with your hands and add with juice to the pan.
9
Add salt and pepper.
10
Bring to boil then lower heat to simmer and add your meatballs.
11
Simmer for about 45 minutes.
12
Remove meatballs to platter and serve sauce with your favorite pasta !

1470

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 2 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated, 3/4 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Buca Di Beppo Meatballs And Meatball Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buca Di Beppo Meatballs And Meatball Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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