Meatballs Marinara Recipe

Name: Meatballs Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Minced; 1 can (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes And Their Juices; 1 can 6oz Tomato Paste; 2 Tablespoons Sugar (or More To Taste); 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Or (1 1/2 Tsp Dried); 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 pound Ground Beef (85% Or 93% Work Fine); ⅓ cups Fresh Breadcrumbs; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil (or 1 Teaspoon Of Dried); 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 whole Egg; 2 Tablespoons Milk, Only If Needed

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Minced
1 can (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes And Their Juices
1 can 6oz Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Sugar (or More To Taste)
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Or (1 1/2 Tsp Dried)
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 pound Ground Beef (85% Or 93% Work Fine)
⅓ cups Fresh Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil (or 1 Teaspoon Of Dried)
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 whole Egg
2 Tablespoons Milk, Only If Needed

1
Start by making the sauce.
2
Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3
Add onion and saute until translucent and tender, 3-5 minutes.
4
Add crushed tomatoes and their juices and the tomato paste.
5
Stir until smooth.
6
Add sugar, the basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir to combine.
7
Taste and add additional sugar if desired.
8
Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat while you make the meatballs.
9
To make meatballs, break up ground beef in a large bowl.
10
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs, parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top.
11
Beat egg in a small bowl and pour over ground meat/breadcrumb mixture.
12
Use a fork or your hands to stir the mixture until just combined.
13
(Try not to over-mix the meatball mixture, just make sure everything is pretty evenly distributed.
14
If your mixture feels a little dry, you may add 1-2 Tablespoons milk.)
15
Make 1 1 1/2 inch diameter meatballs and drop them directly into the simmering sauce.
16
Ive gotten between 14-18 meatballs out of this recipe.
17
You may get more or less depending on the size you make.
18
Cover sauce and meatballs and simmer over medium-low heat for 45-50 minutes.
19
Serve with pasta or on buns for sandwiches.

548

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Minced, 1 can (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes And Their Juices, 1 can 6oz Tomato Paste, and more.

Yes, Meatballs Marinara 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!

Meatballs Marinara

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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