Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

meatballs in rose tomato sauce

breezermom avatar
Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

These aren't meatballs to serve over pasta, like spaghetti and meatballs. They do have a tomato sauce, but not really for pasta. These are more the main meat portion of a meal.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For meatballs in rose tomato sauce

  • 1 c
    cooking apples, peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 c
    italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 lb
    ground beef,
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    rose wine
  • 6 oz
    can tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried basil

How To Make meatballs in rose tomato sauce

  • 1
    Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Add the ground beef and stir well.
  • 2
    Shape the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Brown the meatballs in hot vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the meatballs from the skillet, reserving the drippings in skillet. Set the meatballs aside.
  • 3
    Saute 1/2 cup onion in the drippings over medium heat until tender; drain.
  • 4
    Add the meatballs back to the skillet. Add the water, and remaining ingredients to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs are done. Enjoy!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!

Categories & Tags for Meatballs in Rose Tomato Sauce:

ADVERTISEMENT