Meatball Sauce Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
664 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Meatball Sauce Recipe
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This tasty Meatball Sauce recipe features tender herb-filled meatballs pan-seared and simmered in a delicious, simple tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1/3 loaf of Italian bread
- 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup small diced yellow onion
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup small diced yellow onion
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces tomato puree
- 3 cups water
- 2 teaspoons dry basil
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
Instructions
- Submerge the bread entirely in cold water and let it sit for 5 to 6 minutes or until soaked and soft.
- Next, squeeze as much water from the bread as possible. This does not need to be perfect; it's okay if the bread has a little liquid.
- Add it to a large bowl with beef, Italian sausage, fresh rosemary and basil, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of onion, 2 finely minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until it is completely combined.
- Form the mixture into 24 equal-sized meatballs. They'll be about the size of golf balls.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large rondeau pot, heat over medium heat, and fry the meatballs until browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Set the meatballs to the side, add 1/2 cup of onion, gently season with salt, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, mix in the garlic and cook it until fragrant, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- Pour in the tomato puree along with 3 cups of water.
- Next, add the dry oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook over low to medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the meatballs back in and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or just until they are cooked and reach 165° internally.
- Serve the meatballs with optional garnishes of grated cheese and minced parsley.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 2 days ahead for freshness.
- How to Store: Cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the meatballs and sauce in the fridge for one day before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of meatballs and sauce to a medium-sized saucepot and heat over low heat until warm.
- Substitute one teaspoon of onion granules or powder for the onion in the meatballs and one teaspoon of garlic granules or powder for the garlic.
- I used a 6-quart rondeau pot for this recipe.
- After adding the tomatoes, I added the 3 cups of water to the container and swooshed it around to get any excess tomato into the sauce.
- The sauce will get better with time as the ingredients begin to marry.
- Be sure to taste the sauce before adding the meatballs to determine if additional salt, pepper, or dry herbs are needed.
- I suggest frying a small piece of the meatballs in oil and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
664kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
988mg
(41%)
Potassium
890mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
765IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 664kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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