Meatballs With Red-Wine Tomato Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• STEP 2.Shape the mixture into meatballs of your desired size. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• STEP 3.Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 4.In the same skillet, add diced onions and garlic. Cook until softened. Add red wine and cook until reduced by half.
• STEP 5.Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
• STEP 6.Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
• STEP 7.Serve the meatballs with red-wine tomato sauce over pasta or with crusty bread. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar to the meatball mixture.
• If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomato sauce with an immersion blender before adding the meatballs.
• Garnish the dish with fresh basil or parsley for added freshness.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover meatballs and sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the meatballs and sauce in a skillet or in the oven until heated through.
• Serve the leftovers with pasta, on a sub roll for a meatball sandwich, or as a topping for pizza.