Recipe formulasItalian Style Meatballs with Sauce
Oven Baked

Italian Style Meatballs with Sauce

The formula

Ground beef or pork meatballs + tomato sauce

What you’ll need

  • Ground beef or pork
  • Onion, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Eggs (1-2)
  • Tomato paste
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Spices & seasonings: Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper

How to make it

  1. Combine the ground beef, diced onion, garlic, eggs, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake the meatballs until cooked through. About 20-25 mins @ 400°F.
  4. In a large skillet, turn the tomato paste into a sauce with enough water to reach the consistency you want.
  5. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer until the flavors come together.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese and heat until melted.

Make it your own

  • Use pork, beef, or a combination of the two.
  • Make the meatballs any size you like and adjust the cooking time.
  • Serve the meatballs on their own, over vegetables, or with a clean pasta as an occasional treat.