Marinara Meatballs
featured in Party Meatballs 4 Ways
You can't go wrong with classic Italian meatballs smothered in a rich and savory marinara sauce. These meatballs are packed with flavor and will transport you straight to Nonna's kitchen with every bite.
Tasty Team
98% would make again
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Ingredients
for 40 meatballs
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 lb ground pork (455 g)
- 1 lb ground pork (455 g)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (155 g)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (50 g)
- ½ cup onion (75 g)
- ½ cup onion (75 g), finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g), finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 2 eggs
- kosher salt
- kosher salt, to taste
- pepper
- pepper, to taste
Marinara Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup tomato paste (75 g)
- 2 cups tomato sauce (520 g)
- grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Nutrition Info
- Calories 169
- Fat 10g
- Carbs 5g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 13g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Add a little oil to a pan on medium-high heat and cook the onions and garlic until they are deeply caramelized.
- Add in the oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
- Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
- Enjoy!
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