Hello! Today I want to tell you about a recipe that feels like home, family Sundays, and a fragrance that fills the kitchen: meatballs in tomato sauce. They are soft, flavorful, and submerged in a tomato sauce that makes you want to scoop up every last bit. If you are looking for the perfect meatballs in tomato sauce recipe, you’ve come to the right place!
This is a traditional Italian recipe that never disappoints. You only need a few ingredients: ground meat, bread, eggs, parmesan, and a good sauce made with peeled tomatoes and basil. I’ll explain everything step by step, so you can prepare them without stress and with lots of flavor.
Homemade meatballs in tomato sauce are ideal for a simple yet special lunch. You can serve them with some mashed potatoes, pasta, or even in a sandwich. And if there’s any left, they’re even better the next day!
I’ll also give you some tips to make them soft and tasty, just like grandma’s. Trust me, it’s one of those recipes that make you feel good, warm the heart, and bring everyone together at the table.😊
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 30 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs ground meat
- 1 sausage
- 1.8 oz parmesan
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- to taste nutmeg
- to taste salt
- 1.1 oz breadcrumbs
- 3.2 cups tomato puree
- to taste water
- to taste salt
- basil
Tools
- 1 Pan non-stick pan
- 1 Cutting Board cutting board
- 1 Knife knives
Steps
MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
To prepare the meatballs in tomato sauce, start by placing the ground meat and sausage in a bowl with salt, parsley, and oregano.
Mix and add the eggs and grated cheese. Combine and add the breadcrumbs until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
With damp hands, take a piece of the mixture and form the meatballs; you will get about 30.
After forming all the meatballs, heat a bit of oil in a large pan and cook them on both sides for a couple of minutes.
Pour in the tomato puree and water.
Adjust salt, add basil, and cook the sauce for about 15 minutes.
The meatballs in tomato sauce are ready!
