Description
Delicious Italian baked meatballs in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Stir to combine.
- Nestle the browned meatballs into the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce to save time.
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian