Marinara Meatballs
You can't go wrong with classic Italian meatballs smothered in a rich and savory marinara sauce. These meatballs are packed with flavor and will transport you straight to Nonna's kitchen with every bite.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- 3
Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
- 4
Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
- 5
Add a little oil to a pan on medium-high heat and cook the onions and garlic until they are deeply caramelized.
- 6
Add in the oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
- 7
Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
- 9
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
- 10
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (19)
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1 lb ground pork
- •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- •½ cup onion, finely minced
- •¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 eggs
- •kosher salt, to taste
- •pepper
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 onion, finely chopped
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon dried oregano
- •1 tablespoon dried parsley
- •1 tablespoon dried basil
- •1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •⅓ cup tomato paste
- •2 cups tomato sauce
- •grated parmesan cheese, to serve