Savory Meatball Sauce Recipe
Experience the warmth and joy of homemade meatballs simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, this recipe combines tender meatballs with a delightful tomato-based sauce. Whether served over pasta or as a hearty sub, each bite is bursting with flavor and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (mix of lean and fatty)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown the meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Nestle the browned meatballs in the sauce and simmer on medium-low for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg