Description
This classic recipe for Traditional Italian Meatballs & Sauce brings the authentic flavors of Italy right to your table. The hearty meatballs are simmered in a rich, homemade tomato sauce that is bursting with fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sauce:
- 8 large peeled tomatoes, pureed
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: In a large stockpot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, and seasonings. Simmer the sauce.
- Meatball Preparation: Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into meatballs and sear in a skillet. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs and sauce with pasta or bread.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasonings in the meatballs to suit your taste preferences.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine while simmering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmer, Sear
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Italian, Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Homemade, Comfort Food
