Italian Meatballs In A Smooth Tomato Sauce

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In

Recipe: #23706

May 06, 2016

Categories: Ground Beef, Italian,



"From our local/state Saturday newspaper. Times are estimated."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (319.9 g)
  • Calories 505.8
  • Total Fat - 28.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 178.5 mg
  • Sodium - 1089.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 19.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4 g
  • Sugars - 7.6 g
  • Protein - 43.4 g
  • Calcium - 376.3 mg
  • Iron - 6.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 20.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine in a bowl the meats, breadcrumbs, first lot of parmesan cheese, herbs, egg and seasoning and mix together well.

Step 2

With wet hands shape the mixture into balls about the size of a walnut and set aside.

Step 3

For the sauce place the sugo into a wide based pot with just a splash of water and the garlic and basil sprigs and season well and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Retrieve the basil sprigs and discard.

Step 5

With the sauce simmering, drop in the balls in a single layer if possible and simmer for 5 minutes or until cooked.

Step 6

Serve with freshly cooked pasta and a small scatter of cheese and basil leaves.

Tips


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