Italian
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
by Marco Rufini · 181K subscribers on YouTube
A classic Italian recipe of tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect as a main course or served with pasta.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
14 items- 1 kgGround BeefGround beef
- 1 pcsWhole EggWhole egg
- 150 gParmigiano ReggianoGrated Parmesan
- 150 gPecorinoGrated pecorino cheese
- 150 gBreadcrumbsBreadcrumbs
- FlourFor coating the meatballs
- 2.5 kgPeeled TomatoesPeeled tomatoes
- 1 pcsCeleryCelery stalk
- 1 pcsCarrotCarrot
- 1 pcsOnionOnion
- BasilFresh basil, to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, to taste
- SaltSalt, to taste
- Black PepperBlack pepper, to taste
Method
- Prepare the tomato sauce: heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pot. Add finely chopped celery, carrot, onion, and basil. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the peeled tomatoes, crushing them by hand directly into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, grated Parmesan, grated pecorino, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs.
- Lightly coat each meatball with flour.
- Once the tomato sauce has cooked for 10 minutes, gently place the meatballs into the sauce.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 20-30 minutes, or up to 40 minutes, until they are firm and cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs with extra sauce and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
Marco Rufini
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