Description

This cozy homemade meatball dinner is the ultimate comfort food. Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a touch of Parmesan, bring warmth to any table. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight yet special enough for a weekend gathering. Pair it with pasta, roasted veggies, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal. The aroma, flavor, and memories it creates will make it a recipe you return to again and again.

Ingredients

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1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sugar
Optional: splash of red wine

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix ground meats, bread crumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Shape mixture into evenly sized balls (about 1.5 inches).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides.
In a separate pan, sauté garlic in olive oil briefly, then add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Optional: add wine.
Gently add meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra tender meatballs, avoid overmixing.
Fresh herbs enhance flavor, but dried can be substituted.
Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing and Simmering
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–6
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg