meatballs with tomato basil sauce

Name: Meatballs with Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) ground pork; 1 medium egg white; 2 slice(s) plain bread , trimmed edges; 1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 1/2 dash(es) milk; 1/2 dash(es) parmigiano-reggiano, grated; 2 clove(s) garlic , minced; ## SWEET TOMATO BASIL SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) onion, finely chopped; 4 clove(s) of garlic, crushed; 3 or 4 can(s) 28oz cans crushed italian tomatoes 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, chopped (or more); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

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NIKKI SMITH

HEMET, CA

Updated on Apr 29, 2011

When I prepare this sauce, the wonderful smells that waft through the house always bring back memories of my mom's kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 medium egg white
2 slices plain bread , trimmed edges
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
1/2 dash milk
1/2 dash parmigiano-reggiano, grated
2 cloves garlic , minced
SWEET TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
3 or 4 cans 28oz cans crushed italian tomatoes 1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (or more)
1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make meatballs with tomato basil sauce

Step 1

In a small bowl, tear the white bread into small pieces and add milk to moisten; let stand for a few minutes. Gently squeeze out excess milk with your hands.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add moistened bread and remaining meatball ingredients (except olive oil) and mix with your hands until well blended.
Step 3

Shape the mixture into approx. 2-inch balls.
Step 4

Heat oil in large skillet or electric fry pan. (medium high) When hot, add as many meatballs as you can without crowding and brown on all sides, but do not over cook; they will cook further in the sauce. Transfer to platter lined with paper towels to drain. Cook in two batches, if necessary.
Step 5

I sometimes brown 4 or 5 Italian sausages, as well, and add them to the sauce. If you use hot sausages, they will add a little zing to the sauce. (You can brown the meatballs and sausages ahead of time and add them to the sauce when you're ready)
Step 6

To make the sauce
Step 7

Heat oil in large saucepot. Add onions and garlic and sauté 2 minutes or until onions are transparent. Meanwhile blend tomatoes, oregano, sugar, and salt in a blend until pureed. Add sauce to onion mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add meatballs..
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