Meatballs in tomato sauce

The meatballs with tomato sauce are perfect for a cold night at home when you need some comfort food. These meatballs are flavorful, hearty, and delicious when served with your favorite pasta noodles.

To make them, we use simple ingredients and methods. Start by adding olive oil, garlic, and the rest of the sauce ingredients to a pan. We use our hands to roll and mix the meatballs while it simmers. We gently add the meatballs into the sauce and let everything simmer until fully cooked.

This dish freezes well. You’ll be glad you did! The leftovers are great warmed or added to a sandwich or meatball sub for a quick lunch.

This simple recipe for traditional Italian meatballs with tomato sauce is perfect for busy weeknights!

MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE IN INGREDIENTS

This recipe uses simple ingredients you can find in your kitchen. You can save money by not having to go shopping!

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this delicious tomato sauce.

• Garlic Sauteed in Olive Oil
• Italian Seasoning – We use our homemade Italian Seasoning, but you can also use store-bought blends or a mixture of Italian herbs such as oregano and parsley.
• Whole Tomatoes — whole tomatoes lend this sauce a thick, creamy texture.
• Honey — to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
• Salt + pepper Here’s everything you need to know about the meatballs:
  • Lean ground beef – We use lean meat that has less fat but still maintains the flavor and moistness of these meatballs.
  • Egg works as a binder for keeping everything together.
  • Quick oats or almond flour are all great options for softening meatballs. Quick oats produce the softest meatballs.
  • Chicken Stock: We usually keep some homemade stock frozen, but it is also possible to use a store-bought store.
  • Grated Onion — grating onions is a meatball secret. It is easier to evenly distribute the flavor of the Onion by grating it into small pieces.
  • Parmesan Cheese — for a bold, cheesy taste.
  • Italian Seasoning, Salt, and Pepper– Our homemade Italian Seasoning, with some salt and pepper to season.

How to make meatballs in tomato sauce

• It is easy to prepare this meatball with tomato sauce. The meatballs are cooked in tomato sauce, which makes them more tender and juicy. It also adds flavor to the sauce. How to make it in just a few easy steps

1. 1. Make the sauce. Add some olive oil to your pan and then the garlic, Italian seasoning, and cook for a few minutes. Add the remaining ingredients to the sauce and simmer it on low.
   2. Combine all ingredients for the meatballs. Roll into 12 equal-sized balls after incorporating everything with your hands. Measuring the meatballs is easy with an ice cream scoop!
   3. Add the meatballs and tomato sauce to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn them carefully (they are soft!) Cover them with a lid and continue cooking until they are done (about 15 mins). Serve your meatballs with cooked zucchini noodles or pasta.

Ingredients

Tomato Sauce

• • • Olive oil one tablespoon
    • Four cloves garlic, minced
    • Use two teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
    • Two 28-ounce cans of whole tomatoes
    • Honey 1 teaspoon
    • Salt and pepper: 1 teaspoon each

Meatballs

• • • 1 lb of lean ground beef
    • One large egg
    • See notes for 1/2 cup quick oats or almond flour.
    • Half a cup of Chicken Stock
    • Use the juices from 1/4 cup of grated Onion.
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt: 1 teaspoon each

Instructions

• Over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Sauté the garlic with Italian seasoning for one minute. Add the honey, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and let the sauce simmer, covered, for 15 min. If the sauce starts to splash, lower the heat.
  • • Two 28-ounce cans of whole tomatoes, one teaspoon of honey, four cloves of garlic, two teaspoons of Italian seasoning
• Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large mixing bowl. Divide the meat into 12 portions, and then roll them into balls.
  • • 1 lb of lean ground meat, one large egg, 1/4 c grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt.
    • Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce, and cook them for 2 minutes. Then, cover the pot and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.