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Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce — wonderful over pasta or in a sub.
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20 minPrep🔥
40 minCook🍽️
4Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 400g beef mince
- 200g pork mince
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 50g parmesan, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Handful parsley
- For the sauce: 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp oregano, olive oil, salt
Instructions
- Mix the meatball ingredients and shape into balls.
- Brown the meatballs in oil all over; set aside.
- For the sauce, soften the onion and garlic, add the tomatoes and oregano, simmer 15 minutes.
- Return the meatballs and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
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Tara’s tips
- Don't overwork the mince — gentle hands make tender meatballs.
- Browning first adds flavour, but they finish cooking in the sauce.
Serving suggestions
- Serve over spaghetti with parmesan.
Storage & reheating
Keeps 3 days; freezes well.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
All beef?
Yes — pork adds richness but all-beef works fine.
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