Meatless Balls in Juicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatless Balls in Juicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups bread crumbs prefer whole wheat; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 4 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil; 1 each onions diced; 2 cloves garlic minced, or as needed; 28 ounces tomatoes, canned, crushed 1 can; 5 1/2 ounces tomato paste 1 can; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 3 tablespoons basil leaves, freshly sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups bread crumbs prefer whole wheat
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
1 each onions diced
2 cloves garlic minced, or as needed
28 ounces tomatoes, canned, crushed 1 can
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste 1 can
1/2 cup white wine dry
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
3 tablespoons basil leaves, freshly sliced

1
Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, baking powder and salt, stir in eggs, milk and parsley.
2
With oiled hands, shape into 20 balls, place on tray.
3
Refrigerate for half an hour.
4
For the Tomato Sauce:
5
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
6
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add 1 1/2 cups water, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and salt.
8
Simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, cook balls and turn often, until golden all over.
10
4 to 6 minutes.
11
Use slotted spoon, transfer to sauce.
12
Cover and simmer until firm inside, about minutes.
13
Stir in freshly sliced basil leaves.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups bread crumbs prefer whole wheat, 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste, and more.

Yes, Meatless Balls in Juicy Tomato Sauce falls under the General 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.

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Meatless Balls in Juicy Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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