Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 (24 oz jar) tomato sauce; 1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes; 1 sprig basil leaves, chopped; None None steamed rice and parmesan, to serve; None None Meatballs; 1 lb ground beef; 1 None onion, finely chopped; 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (24 oz jar) tomato sauce
1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes
1 sprig basil leaves, chopped
None None steamed rice and parmesan, to serve
None None Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 None onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp chopped parsley

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Saute garlic for 1 minute, until softened. Add tomato sauce and tomatoes. Bring to boil. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Cool slightly and season to taste. Use a blender or a hand mixer to puree until smooth.
2
To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs and parsley in a bowl. Season.
3
Roll tablespoons of meat mixture into balls. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Cook meatballs in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning, until browned. Set aside.
4
Return sauce to frying pan and heat on medium. Add meatballs and simmer on medium for 10 minutes, until cooked through. Stir in basil. Serve with steamed rice and top with shaved parmesan.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 (24 oz jar) tomato sauce, 1 (14 oz can) diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Meatballs In 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.

Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

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