Marinara Meatballs

Marinara Meatballs

Recipe by Matthew Johnson from tasty.co

Appetizers

Ingredients

40

40 servings

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup onion
  • ½ cup onion, finely minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • kosher salt
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • pepper
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a medium-size bowl mix together the beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Take a walnut size of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and transfer to an oiled rack on a sheet tray.
  • Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add a little oil to a pan on medium-high heat and cook the onions and garlic until they are deeply caramelized.
  • Add in the oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
  • Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, poke with toothpicks, and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 40 servings

  • Calories: 169
  • Carbohydrate: 5g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Sugar: 1g

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