Baked meatballs with red sauce perfect for your dinner party

Hello, today we will learn together a practical and easy recipe for baked meatballs with red sauce. Take pen and paper to write down all the ingredients and follow the preparation method.

How to make baked meatballs with red sauce

Make this tasty and easy baked meatballs with red sauce. Remembering that we will start by listing all the ingredients, so start by separating all the ingredients and then the complete preparation method.

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

1 pound ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg

For the Red Sauce:

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

For the Meatballs:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.

For the Red Sauce:

In a saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.