This recipe of meatballs in marinara sauce is a classic but delicious dish. It’s the perfect pasta sauce and topping, but it also tastes great on its own. This is also perfect with rice since it balances out the acidity of the marinara sauce. You’ve got to give this recipe a go because this one’s a winner and a definite crowd-pleaser.
Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
This recipe of meatballs in marinara sauce is a classic but delicious dish. It's the perfect pasta sauce and topping, but it also tastes great on its own.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (minced beef)- 10 medium crackers - crumbled
2-4 sprigs rosemary - fresh ; or 2 teaspoons dried- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
1 tablespoon mustard
1 medium egg
1 pinch salt - to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper - to taste
Marinara Sauce:
1 bunch basil
1 medium white onion - diced
2 cloves garlic
½ medium red chili (red chilli in British English) - fresh- 2 tin chopped tomatoes - 1 pound each tin
½ cup Parmesan cheese - for sprinkling
1 teaspoon sugar (white sugar)- 1 pinch salt - to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- To make your meatballs, combine the minced beef with all the ingredients. I used Sky Flakes crackers and honey mustard because that’s what I had in my pantry. By all means, use any cracker or mustard you prefer. Roll the mixture into 16-20 balls, cover in olive oil and chill in the fridge.
- For the marinara sauce, sweat the onions, then add the garlic and chili. Before the garlic browns, add the tomatoes and season well with salt, pepper and sugar.
- Fry the meatballs and add to the marinara sauce. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Plate up and cover in parmesan and basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 4mg
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