Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce
These hearty meatballs are drenched in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce, making them perfect for a comforting meal. The combination of ground beef, spices, and fresh ingredients creates a delicious dish that is sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup tomato passata
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your pan with olive oil over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in the preheated pan. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the diced tomatoes, tomato passata, and sugar. Stir and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Return the browned meatballs to the pan with the sauce. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg