Savory Meatball Sauce Recipe
Discover the comforting flavors of homemade meatball sauce that will elevate your dinner table. With juicy meatballs simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce, this recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve it over pasta, in subs, or as a pizza topping—this versatile dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (high-quality)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent; add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Form the meat mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs using wet hands to avoid sticking.
- Brown the meatballs in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on all sides.
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the browned meatballs and gently stir to coat.
- Lower heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg