Description
A rich, classic Italian-style marinara sauce with tender, juicy meatballs made from a blend of beef and pork. Perfectly balanced and hearty for any pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for meatballs)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, 1 tsp oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides until golden; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp oregano, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Add the browned meatballs back into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in fresh basil and remove from heat. Serve over pasta or with garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American