Homemade Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
This hearty dish features flavorful homemade meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s easy to prepare and can be served on its own or over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, spooning some sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg