crushed tomato marinara sauce with meatballs

Name: Crushed Tomato Marinara Sauce With Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## CRUSHED TOMATO SAUCE; 1 - large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.); 1/4 - tsp. pepper; 1 - tsp. basil; 1 - tsp. oregano; 4 - cloves garlic, minced; 1/2-1 - tsp. salt, to taste; 2-3 - tb. brown sugar, or to taste depending on the sweetness of your canned tomatoes (i use 3 tb. usually); - small splash of red wine, if you have any opened, totally optional; ## MEATBALLS; 1 - lb. ground chuck; 3 - cloves garlic; 1/2 - onion; 1/2 - tsp. salt; 1/4 - tsp. pepper; 1 - egg, slightly beaten; 1/3 - cup parmesan cheese; 3/4-1 - cup dried italian breadcrumbs; 1 - tb. dried parsley (fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped, if you have it)

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Updated on Aug 8, 2014

This recipe was given to me by a chef at a local Italian restaurant that he personally uses at home. Very fresh and light... perfect for lighter summer dining. I always keep a large can of crushed tomatoes in my pantry so that I can whip this up for a quick delicious meal.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUSHED TOMATO SAUCE
1 - large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
1/4 - tsp. pepper
1 - tsp. basil
1 - tsp. oregano
4 - cloves garlic, minced
1/2-1 - tsp. salt, to taste
2-3 - tb. brown sugar, or to taste depending on the sweetness of your canned tomatoes (i use 3 tb. usually)
- small splash of red wine, if you have any opened, totally optional
MEATBALLS
1 - lb. ground chuck
3 - cloves garlic
1/2 - onion
1/2 - tsp. salt
1/4 - tsp. pepper
1 - egg, slightly beaten
1/3 - cup parmesan cheese
3/4-1 - cup dried italian breadcrumbs
1 - tb. dried parsley (fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped, if you have it)

How To Make crushed tomato marinara sauce with meatballs

Step 1

For Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in medium saucepan and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Taste test salt and sugar.

Step 2

For Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small processor, combine onion and garlic and process until fine. Place all meatball ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Zip and combine until JUST incorporated. Over-working will make meatballs tough.
Step 3

Roll into 1 1/2" balls. Place in a 13x9" parchment lined baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes. (Slightly under cook.)
Step 4

Add meatballs to sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with your favorite pasta and salad.
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