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Meatballs In Sauce

A comforting dish of tender meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooking thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 20 minutes.
  7. Check that the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 160°F.
  8. Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot over pasta or as is.

Notes

These meatballs can be served over spaghetti, in a sub sandwich, or alongside garlic bread.