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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Homemade Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Spaghetti, one of my favourite Italian dishes, and without a shadow of a doubt one of the best dishes I have ever cooked. Comforting, super easy to make, and so delicious, this is the ultimate comfort food that goes down well with the whole family. The beef meatballs are cooked to perfection, and the tomato sauce is rich and seasoned so well. Serve them with plenty of parmesan for the best Italian experience.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 15 meatballs
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the meatballs
  • 500 g minced beef
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the tomato sauce
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes (2x 400g - 2x13oz)
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste, plus parsley to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place the minced beef in a large bowl, together with the finely chopped onion and garlic, salt, pepper and parmesan.
  2. Shape 15 balls out of the mixture.
  3. Heat up a frying pan and add the oil. Fry the meatballs gently for a few minutes. They will not be cooked through, we just want a bit of colour.
  4. In a large saucepan, add the chopped tomatoes and beef stock and throw in meatballs. Season with salt and pepper, and add the parmesan too.
  5. Leave to cook on a medium heat until the meatballs are cooked and the tomato sauce thickens.
  6. To serve, add spaghetti to a plate and top with the meatballs and sauce and sprinkle with parmesan and chopped parsley if you like.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.