Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
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5.0
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
903 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
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This simple recipe is so flavorful and easy to make since the meatballs cook right in the tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
For the Tomato Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion , finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 4 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 1 28- ounce can crushed or puréed tomatoes
- 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chuck beef
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried mint
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces tube pasta , (such as penne or ziti)
- Parmesan Cheese , for serving
- chopped parsley , for garnish
Instructions
For the sauce:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook to deepen the color for more flavor.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir well. Add the sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't burn and the flavors develop.
For the meatballs:
- Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs. Break the beef apart in a large bowl. Add the beaten egg, bread crumbs, oregano, mint, salt and pepper. Gently mix with your hands until blended. Don't overwork the beef or the meatballs will be tough.
- Shape the mixture into about 12 1 ½-inch meatballs. Drop them into the sauce and stir gently to cover in the sauce. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
- Remove the meatballs from the sauce and add the pasta. Gently stir to coat the pasta then add the meatballs back to the pan. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- The meatballs can be served with pasta as instructed, or they can be spooned over a bed of creamy polenta. Or, serve on their own as an easy appetizer.
- creamy polenta
- Reprinted with permission, Eating in the Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
903kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
1188mg
(50%)
Potassium
1720mg
(49%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
1342IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 903 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 903kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1720mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1342IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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