Food-Processor Meatballs in Italian Tomato Sauce

Name: Food-Processor Meatballs in Italian Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice whole-wheat bread, torn up; 1 thick yellow onion slice, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 2 or 3 fresh parsley sprigs; 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey; 1/2 pound pork sausage; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 large egg; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (16 ounces) plum (Roma) tomatoes, with juice, cut up; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 slice whole-wheat bread, torn up
1 thick yellow onion slice, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
2 or 3 fresh parsley sprigs
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 pound pork sausage
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) plum (Roma) tomatoes, with juice, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
To make the meatballs, preheat oven to 400F.
2
Place bread in food processor and process until crumbs form.
3
Transfer crumbs to a large bowl.
4
Add onion and garlic to food processor and process until finely chopped.
5
Add remaining meatball ingredients and pulse to blend.
6
Transfer to the bowl holding the crumbs and mix well with your hands.
7
Form into 1 1/4-inch meatballs (about 20) and place on a baking sheet.
8
Bake until browned, about 15 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil.
10
Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
11
Add tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
12
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes.
13
Add browned meatballs to sauce and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer.
14
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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* 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice whole-wheat bread, torn up, 1 thick yellow onion slice, coarsely chopped, 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped, 2 or 3 fresh parsley sprigs, and more.

Yes, Food-Processor Meatballs in Italian Tomato 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!