Best 8 Garlic Lovers Meatballs And Sauce Recipes

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Garlic lovers meatballs and sauce is an irresistible dish that captivates the heart of any food enthusiast. With its tantalizing aroma and lip-smacking flavors, this culinary masterpiece holds a special place in the realm of Italian cuisine. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal to warm up a chilly evening or an effortless crowd-pleaser for your next gathering, garlic lovers meatballs and sauce promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Let's delve into the secrets of crafting this delightful dish, starting with the selection of the perfect ingredients.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HONEY GARLIC MEATBALLS



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These Asian-inspired meatball appetizers are easy to throw together and are a little different than all the other cocktail meatball recipes out there. You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less garlic chili sauce.

Provided by C R Henning

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 (2 pound) bag frozen cooked meatballs

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, honey, garlic, chile-garlic sauce, soy sauce, and five-spice powder together in a bowl. Let sauce stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Add frozen meatballs to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over meatballs and toss gently to coat.
  • Cook on Low for for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 150.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

GARLIC LOVER'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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This dish is a staple in our part of the country. My daughter Amber and I invented our version after eating at an Italian restaurant in St. Louis. We came pretty close to copying that dish, but added our own little twist. -Toni Holcomb, Rogersville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 to 3 cups water, divided
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional grated cheese and minced parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs; drain., For sauce, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 2 cups water, tomato sauce and paste, parsley, cheese, basil, sugar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully add meatballs., Simmer, covered, 3 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally and adding additional water as necessary. If desired, serve with additional cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED MEATBALLS WITH GARLIC BREAD



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Meatballs in red sauce, just like grandma used to make. But now you can have it in 30 minutes. Served with crusty, buttery garlic bread. What could be better?

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup breadcrumbs
Nutmeg, for grating
1/2 to 2/3 cup whole milk, eyeball it
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
1/2 pound ground pork
Salt and pepper
A handful of flat-leaf parsley
4 fat cloves garlic
1 cup loosely packed grated Parm
1 cup loosely packed Pecorino Romano cheese
1 teaspoon fennel seed or pollen
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or ground pepperoncini
1 large egg
4 tablespoons EVOO, plus some for drizzling
EVOO
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic
One 14-ounce can whole or crushed Italian tomatoes
One 24-ounce jar, 3 cups, tomato passata or puree
A few leaves basil, torn
Salt
A sprinkle of superfine sugar, to taste (see Cook's Note)
EVOO
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
A loaf of semolina sesame Italian bread or ciabatta
About 1 cup grated Parm
A handful flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F with rack at center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • For the meatballs: Pour breadcrumbs in a small bowl, add a few grates of nutmeg and douse well with milk. Toss and let the milk absorb.
  • Place the meats in a large mixing bowl, season with salt and pepper, combine them and make a well. Rip off some parsley tops and finely chop; add to meats. Peel garlic. Grate in garlic with plane or chop by hand into meats. Pour in cheeses, sprinkle on fennel and red pepper flakes. Add egg and EVOO. Roll up sleeves, take off your jewelry. Combine the mixture and quarter the meat. Form each quarter portion into 2 large balls and place on parchment; roast 15 to 18 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium Dutch oven or a deep cast-iron skillet heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, and melt butter into oil. When it foams, grate in garlic and stir 1 minute. Add canned tomatoes and passata. Break up tomatoes with spoon and bring to a bubble. Stir in basil leaves. Reduce heat on sauce a bit and let it bubble away 15 minutes, breaking sauce up with a paddle or spoon occasionally. Add salt and sugar if needed.
  • For the garlic bread: While sauce and meatballs are cooking, heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, in a small pot or pan over medium heat and melt butter into it. Crush and grate garlic into butter and remove from heat. Split bread and add to oven a rack below the meatballs. Toast 5 minutes. Remove and brush with all the garlic and oil, top with cheese and chop a little parsley to sprinkle on top. Return to oven, warm another 3 minutes to set, remove.
  • Remove meatballs from oven, drop into sauce and let them roll!
  • Serve meatballs in rimmed plates or shallow bowls and add cut garlic bread for the mopping.

CINNAMON-GARLIC MEATBALLS (WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND FETA)



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 25 Meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground pork or beef
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup minced yellow or white onion
1 large egg
1 finely chopped garlic clove
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good-quality jarred tomato sauce and 2 ounces feta cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine all ingredients, except the tomato sauce and cheese, in a large bowl and mix until just combined. Moisten hands, and gently form mixture into 1-inch meatballs (you should have about 25) and place on a baking sheet. (Meatballs can be made through this step up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator; let come to room temperature 10 minutes before baking.)
  • Bake until meatballs are warmed through and almost cooked, about 15 minutes. (Meatballs can be made through this step up to 1 1/2 hours ahead and kept in a warm oven until ready to serve.)
  • Remove meatballs from oven, toss with tomato sauce, and sprinkle with feta cheese. Return to oven and bake until meatballs are completely cooked, tomato sauce is warmed through, and cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes. Skewer meatballs with toothpicks and serve.

MEATBALLS WITH GARLIC BREAD



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Cooking the meatballs in the tomato sauce saves time and infuses the sauce with flavor. Bonus: There's only one pot to wash!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 hoagie rolls
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons minced garlic
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Tear 1 roll into pieces; pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a large bowl, toss crumbs with 1/3 cup water. Add beef, egg, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; mix just until combined. Gently form mixture into 12 meatballs.
  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high; swirl to coat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Add crushed and whole tomatoes with juice (breaking up tomatoes), 1 teaspoon garlic, teaspoon oregano, and pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, split 2 rolls and place, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 g, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 31 g

HONEY GARLIC APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Been making these for years always receiving rave reviews from family and friends. There is quite a bit of garlic in the recipe, but after being sauteed the flavor soaks into the meatballs and sauce.

Provided by Chippie1

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon butter
10 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Mix meat, bread crumbs, milk, onion, eggs,& salt.
  • Shape into 1” balls.
  • (the smaller, the better).
  • Place balls in a single layer on glass baking dish.
  • Bake for 12 – 15 minutes and drain well and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic until tender.
  • Add ketchup, honey,& soy sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to sauce and return to a boil& simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce glazes meatballs.
  • These freeze exceptionally well for future party appetizers.
  • Just defrost and place in crockpot on low for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 1549.1, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 24.1, Protein 28.6

MEATBALLS IN TOMATO GARLIC SAUCE



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Categories     Beef     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Pork     Tomato     Appetizer     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8 to 10 as part of a tapas buffet

Number Of Ingredients 15

For meatballs
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef (not lean)
1/2 pound ground pork (not lean)
2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
for sauce
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
a 33 1/2 ounce can whole tomatoes, including juice
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

Steps:

  • Make meatballs:
  • In a 9-inch heavy well-seasoned skillet (preferably cast-iron) cook onion and bell pepper in 2 tablespoons oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and cool mixture. In a large bowl combine well onion mixture, ground meat, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg, and parsley. Form level tablespoons of mixture into balls (about 90). In skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown meatballs in batches (about 16 at a time), shaking skillet frequently so that meatballs maintain their shape and adding remaining 3 tablespoons oil as necessary. Transfer meatballs with a slotted spoon as browned to a bowl.
  • make sauce:
  • In a heavy kettle (at least 6 quarts) cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice and oregano and simmer, breaking up tomatoes.
  • Add meatballs and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally, 25 minutes, or until meatballs are tender and sauce is thickened slightly. Transfer meatballs with slotted spoon to heated serving dish. If sauce seems thin, boil gently, stirring frequently, until thickened to desired consistency. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over meatballs. Meatballs and sauce may be made 2 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered. Reheat meatballs before serving.

GRANDMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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Try chef Mike Maroni's family recipes when you're craving classic Italian fare.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 1/2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 small onion, grated
3 tablespoons minced garlic
Coarse salt
1 pound spaghetti
Maroni's Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together beef, cheese, 1 cup breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, herbs, onion, and garlic; season with salt. If mixture seems too loose, mix in remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs as necessary.
  • Roll meat mixture into 2 1/2-ounce balls; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until beef is cooked through and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt water and return to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package directions; Drain.
  • Heat sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Transfer meatballs to sauce and cook for at least 15 minutes. Transfer meat balls and 1 cup of sauce to a bowl and set aside. Remove remaining sauce from heat. Stir in basil and add drained spaghetti; toss to combine. Transfer spaghetti to a large serving platter; top with meatballs and reserved sauce. Serve immediately, sprinkled with cheese.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh garlic, herbs, and meat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add different spices, cheeses, or vegetables to the meatballs to create different variations.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Some popular options include tomato sauce, marinara sauce, or alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Garlic lovers meatballs and sauce are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give garlic lovers meatballs and sauce a try.

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