Description
Experience the comforting embrace of family traditions with these Juicy Italian Meatballs…
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by mixing together your meats and ingredients…
- With your meatballs shaped and ready, it’s time to get them nice and golden…
- In the same pan used for browning the meatballs, it’s time to build those flavors…
- Now, it’s time to make the sauce come alive!
- Gently place the browned meatballs back into the pan with the tomato sauce…
- Once the meatballs have simmered to perfection, serve them hot…
Notes
Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Protein: 25 g