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meatballs with tomato basil sauce

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
NIKKI SMITH
@adorefood
HEMET, CA

When I prepare this sauce, the wonderful smells that waft through the house always bring back memories of my mom's kitchen.

(2 ratings)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For meatballs with tomato basil sauce

  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground pork
  • 1 md
    egg white
  • 2 slice
    plain bread , trimmed edges
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/2 dash
    milk
  • 1/2 dash
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 2 clove
    garlic , minced
  • SWEET TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 4 clove
    of garlic, crushed
  • 3 or 4 can
    28oz cans crushed italian tomatoes 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 c
    fresh basil leaves, chopped (or more)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make meatballs with tomato basil sauce

  • 1
    In a small bowl, tear the white bread into small pieces and add milk to moisten; let stand for a few minutes. Gently squeeze out excess milk with your hands.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, add moistened bread and remaining meatball ingredients (except olive oil) and mix with your hands until well blended.
  • 3
    Shape the mixture into approx. 2-inch balls.
  • 4
    Heat oil in large skillet or electric fry pan. (medium high) When hot, add as many meatballs as you can without crowding and brown on all sides, but do not over cook; they will cook further in the sauce. Transfer to platter lined with paper towels to drain. Cook in two batches, if necessary.
  • 5
    I sometimes brown 4 or 5 Italian sausages, as well, and add them to the sauce. If you use hot sausages, they will add a little zing to the sauce. (You can brown the meatballs and sausages ahead of time and add them to the sauce when you're ready)
  • 6
    To make the sauce
  • 7
    Heat oil in large saucepot. Add onions and garlic and sauté 2 minutes or until onions are transparent. Meanwhile blend tomatoes, oregano, sugar, and salt in a blend until pureed. Add sauce to onion mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add meatballs..
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