Meatball Sauce
Indulge in a culinary classic with our mouthwatering meatball sauce recipe! This dish features juicy, tender meatballs simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for elevating any meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe invites warmth and togetherness around your dinner table. Customize the flavors to suit your palate and enjoy a comforting dish that leaves everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cans (14 oz each) high-quality canned tomatoes (like San Marzano)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined without overworking.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes per batch; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add canned tomatoes and oregano; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer together for at least 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg