Description
Tender, juicy homemade meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce — perfect for a quick dinner, a cozy Sunday meal, or meal prep for busy days. This easy recipe works with beef, pork, or poultry and is full of flavor from fresh herbs, Parmesan, and garlic. A versatile dish for pasta, sandwiches, or even as a protein-packed snack. Perfect for anyone searching for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, healthy comfort food, or crowd-pleasing dinner ideas.
Ingredients
450g ground beef
450g ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork, gently breaking them apart.
2. Add breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, garlic, onion, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix lightly until just combined.
3. Roll mixture into evenly sized balls, about 1 ½ inches in diameter, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
4. Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
5. Transfer to a pot of simmering tomato sauce and cook gently for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the texture light and tender.
Let the breadcrumbs soak fully in milk before adding to the mixture for maximum moisture.
Brown the meatballs before simmering to develop a deeper, richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: homemade meatballs, easy dinner recipe, pasta topping, Italian comfort food