Meatballs marinara is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The tender meatballs are simmered in a rich and flavorful marinara sauce, creating a hearty and comforting meal. This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, making it a versatile and satisfying choice for any occasion. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or a special event, meatballs marinara is sure to be a hit.
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RAO'S MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE
This is one of the signature dishes at Rao's, the East Harlem red-sauce joint that is best-known for a loyal, boldface-name clientele that makes it difficult to get a table. The restaurant now has satellites in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Provided by Adam Nagourney
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the salt pork. Sauté until fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard salt pork. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté just until softened. Add tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 45 minutes. Add the basil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Make the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, veal and pork. Add the eggs, cheese, parsley and minced garlic, then salt and pepper as desired. Add the bread crumbs and mix well. Slowly add up to 2 cups water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is moist; all the water may not be needed. Shape into 1 1/2 -inch meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and sauté until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes, then discard the garlic. Working in batches and taking care not to crowd the pan, add meatballs and fry until undersides are brown and slightly crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and brown the other sides, about 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked meatballs to paper towels to drain, then add to the marinara sauce. Mix gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1086, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1472 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GIANT MEATBALLS AND MARINARA
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and brush with oil.
- Combine the parsley, garlic, carrot, celery and onions in a food processor and pulse to make an almost-smooth vegetable paste. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the eggs to the milk and whisk together, then add to the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beef and pork. Mix well with your hands. Form into 6 large meatballs and place, without touching, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- For the marinara: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle but doesn't color, about 1 minute. Add the oregano, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water and smash the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and flavorful, about 20 minutes. Toss with the meatballs, then top with Parmesan and basil to serve.
MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE
Pack on the flavor with just a few ingredients! These meatballs hit the spot. -Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine marinara and olives; heat through. Add meatballs and basil; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MEATLESS MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE
These "meatballs" use plant-based ground meat, and a combination of onions, garlic and tamari give them a satisfying chew and robust flavor. Because there's no egg for binding, these are slightly more delicate than other meatballs, so use a light touch when shaping them, and make sure the mixture is very cold. Serve them on their own, covered in marinara sauce, or stuff them into hero rolls for sandwiches. They are also excellent over spaghetti.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, meatballs, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, tamari, salt, pepper, oregano and red-pepper flakes, if using, and mix well. Add plant-based beef, and blend with your hands until well mixed. Cover mixture and chill for at least an hour or up to 24 hours. (It's easiest to form the meatballs when the mixture is very cold.)
- Heat the broiler. Form 28 meatballs, each about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Transfer meatballs to one or two rimmed baking sheets, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Broil meatballs until golden and firm, 7 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pot. Serve meatballs with sauce on top, showered with cheese if you like and drizzled with a little more olive oil.
EGGPLANT MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE
"Who says meatballs have to have meat? After roasting, eggplant takes on a meaty flavor."
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the eggplant on top. Use a fork to prick the eggplant 4 times, then place the eggplant in the oven and roast it until it has completely collapsed and a paring knife easily slips into the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool the eggplant 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh (discard the skin). Place the roasted eggplant in a medium bowl and stir in the egg and beans. Add the garlic, basil, parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine, then mix in the breadcrumbs.
- Again, line the rimmed baking sheet with a clean sheet of foil and lightly mist it with spray. Shape the eggplant mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball (2 tablespoons per ball; you should get about 16). Place them on the prepared baking sheet and lightly mist the top of the balls with spray. Bake the eggplant balls until they are golden brown and firm, about 20 minutes.
- While the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan. Remove the meatballs from the oven, sprinkle with a little extra parmesan and serve with the marinara sauce.
LINGUINE WITH MARINARA SAUCE AND MEATBALLS
When we're in the mood for good home made spaghetti (we prefer linguine) and meatballs, I make a simple sauce and cook the meatballs in it for a long time. Just before serving we add fresh herbs and top it with Parmesan.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Meat
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix first nine ingredients by hand using a light touch.
- Shape into 1 1/2" meatballs.
- Brown slowly in a small amount of olive oil in a Dutch oven.
- Turn carefully to brown all sides.
- Meanwhile make sauce.
- Mix tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
- When last side of meatballs are nearly brown, add tomato sauce mix to the pan.
- Add garlic, carrot, salt, pepper and wine.
- Stir, being careful not to break up meatballs, cover and simmer for at least an hour.
- Add fresh chopped basil and oregano to taste during the last ten minutes.
- Serve over linguini with Parmesan.
PRESTO MEATBALLS AND MARINARA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Put the bread in a small bowl and add just enough milk to cover. Let soak for 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, egg and soaked bread to a large bowl and mix lightly with your hands. Add the meat and gently mix; do not overwork. Form the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a healthy drizzle of olive oil. Working in batches, fry the meatballs in the skillet until all sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- For the marinara sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the Italian seasoning and onions and sweat the onions until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the wine to the pan to degalze. Then add the tomatoes and meatballs, bring to a simmer and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bucatini according to the package directions, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- If your sauce gets too thick, add some of the starchy pasta water to thin it out. Remove the sauce from the heat, season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh basil. Finish with grated cheese over the top and serve.
MEATBALLS & MARINARA
Make and share this Meatballs & Marinara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by accidental glutton
Categories Spaghetti
Time 2h30m
Yield 16 meatballs & sauce, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the Onion Mixture:.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions & cook until golden, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes, and cook about 30 seconds. Transfer half of onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- For the Marinara:.
- Add the tomato paste to the remaining onion mixture in the Dutch oven and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the water and tomatoes and simmer over low heat until the sauce is no longer watery, 45-60 minutes. Sir in the cheese and basil and season to taste with the salt and sugar.
- For the Meatballs:.
- Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the upper middle position and heat the oven to 475 degrees. Mash the bread and milk in the bowl with the reserved onion mixture until smooth. Add the sausage, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, garlic, and salt and mash to combine. Add the beef and knead with your hands until well combined. For the mixture into 2 1/2 inch meatballs (about 16 for the full recipe). Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until well browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the pot with the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti & Enjoy!
MARINARA TURKEY MEATBALLS
Frozen spinach and a jar of spaghetti sauce speed up the prep time for these tender, nutritious turkey meatballs from our Test Kitchen. Freeze leftovers for another busy night.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well., Shape into 24 meatballs. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 8 minutes. Turn; broil 3-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink., Transfer meatballs to a Dutch oven; add spaghetti sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with meatballs and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SRIRACHA MARINARA AND MEATBALLS
A combination of ground pork and ground turkey are a delicious combination in this twist on a traditional plate of spaghetti and meatballs. The dish gets a subtle singe from spicy sriracha sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place pork, turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg whites, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. With your hands, mix to combine; roll into 40 1-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil until golden brown, 10 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.
- In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and Sriracha and bring to a simmer. Add meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. (To store, let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week, or freeze, up to 3 months.)
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, add to pot with sauce and meatballs, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 40 g
POLENTA WITH MARINARA AND MEATBALLS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the Marinara Sauce; In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauteing until onions soften and garlic browns, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, white wine, and butter. Add meatballs to pot, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and basil; simmer for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a 20-quart stockpot, bring 12 quarts water to a boil; add salt. Slowly add cornmeal a handful at a time, stirring constantly with a large wooden stick or spoon to prevent lumps. Cook until polenta has thickened and just begins to cling to the stick, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
- On a large (at least 72 inches-by-40-inches) clean wooden table or counter, carefully pour out polenta, rolling it out with the stick to smooth. Polenta should be about 1 1/2-inch thick.
- Pour marinara sauce and meatballs over polenta. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; serve immediately.
RAO'S MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the salt pork. Sauté until fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard salt pork. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté just until softened. Add tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 45 minutes. Add the basil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute more. 2. Make the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, veal and pork. Add the eggs, cheese, parsley and minced garlic, then salt and pepper as desired. Add the bread crumbs and mix well. Slowly add up to 2 cups water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is moist; all the water may not be needed. Shape into 1 1/2 -inch meatballs. 3. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and sauté until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes, then discard the garlic. Working in batches and taking care not to crowd the pan, add meatballs and fry until undersides are brown and slightly crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and brown the other sides, about 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked meatballs to paper towels to drain, then add to the marinara sauce. Mix gently and serve.
PARTIALLY HOMEMADE MEATBALLS AND MARINARA
I just put this together tonight on the fly, came out surprisingly delicious!! I thought I would post it because I know the majority of time I'm on here, I'm looking for something simple and delicious ;-)
Provided by Liz Beginner Cook
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix beef, onion, green pepper, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg and spices together in large bowl.
- Heat marinara sauce on Med-Low.
- Form meatballs by hand and drop into sauce (raw). Mixture should yield 12 - 20 meatballs (depending on size).
- Let meatballs cook in sauce at least fifteen minutes before stirring, so as not to break the meatballs up in the sauce.
- Allow to simmer, covered, at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and serve. Top with meatballs and sauce.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MEATBALLS AND CABERNET MARINARA SAUCE
I came up with this recipe after finding out that I had to go gluten free. I don't miss the bread crumbs in the meatballs one bit! Substituting the spaghetti squash for regular pasta is also good for those who are counting calories or carbs. TIP: omit the egg if needed, the meatballs will still stay together (I found this out on accident)!
Provided by Emily Elizabeth
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all of the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Form into 16 balls and place in a 8x8 inch glass baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes flipping them over halfway through.
- Meanwhile, with a sharp knife carefully stab the spaghetti squash multiple times so the skin is pierced all around it. Put it on a plate and place it in the microwave for 12-16 minutes on 100% power. It is done when the skin is soft when pierced with a fork.
- When squash is done slice it crosswise and let cool (cutting it lengthwise will give you shorter spaghetti strands).
- Pour the desired amount of marinara sauce into a large non-stick skillet.
- About 5 minutes before meatballs are done begin heating sauce on medium to low heat. When the meatballs are done baking (they should be slightly browned on top and there should be a good amount of juice at the bottom of the pan), scoop them out with a slotted spoon or spatula and put them in the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, scoop out the seeds of the spaghetti squash. Then scoop out the squash on to plates, or you can use the squash shell as your bowl and simply fluff up the squash with a fork.
- Let sauce cool for about 2 minutes before scooping meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 132.1, Sodium 1720.8, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.1, Protein 31.3
MEATBALLS WITH SPINACH AND MARINARA
This is the easiest of easy meals. Low carb, quick and cheesy. I like the Mezzetta basil and whole garlic because the cloves are delicious little nuggets. There is a local grocery store that makes their own meatballs, so I like to use those. Aidell's also makes really good chicken meatballs. You could certainly serve this with...
Provided by Jennifer H
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
- 2. Add oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on each side. Or as well as you can brown each side of a round object.... Cook 'em roughly 8-10 minutes.
- 3. Add pasta sauce to the skillet, coating the meatballs. Place into the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes.
- 4. Put spinach leaves into a microwave safe bowl and add a few inches of water. Cover with wax paper and cook at 2 minutes intervals, stirring after each, to wilt the spinach. When wilted, drain.
- 5. When meatballs are finished, remove each meatball using tongs to a plate or bowl. Add spinach, stirring to incorporate. Replace meatballs and cover with grated mozzarella.
- 6. Return skillet to oven until cheese melts, 5 minutes.
PRESSURE COOKER MEATBALLS & MARINARA RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Heat oil in pressure cooker pot over medium high heat (I use the browning cycle on my electric pressure cooker) until shimmering. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes and two-thirds of garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes no longer taste raw, about 10 minutes. Season with sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile: Mash panko and milk into paste in medium bowl with a fork. Gently mix in meatloaf mix, Parmesan, parsley, egg, remaining garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper with hands until thoroughly combined. Shape mixture into 12 even-size meatballs. Gently nestle meatballs into sauce. Lock pressure-cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat. As soon as the pot reaches high pressure, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. adjusting heat as needed to maintain high pressure. NOTE: I just set my electric pressure cooker to medium pressure and everything turned out great. Remove pot from heat. Quick release pressure, then carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you. Before serving, stir in basil and season with additional sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Read more: http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/meatballs-and-marinara-pressure-cooker-style-759120#ixzz3LGCawn8I
Tips:
- Choose the right meat. Ground beef is the most common meat used for meatballs, but you can also use ground pork, turkey, or chicken. If you're using ground beef, choose a leaner cut, such as 85% lean ground beef.
- Soak the bread in milk. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and tender. You can use any type of bread, but Italian bread or French bread works well.
- Season the meatballs well. Use a combination of herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, oregano, basil, and parsley. You can also add a little bit of Parmesan cheese.
- Brown the meatballs before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce. You can either make your own or use a store-bought sauce. If you're using a store-bought sauce, be sure to choose one that is thick and flavorful.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Serve the meatballs over spaghetti, rice, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve them as an appetizer or party food.
Conclusion:
Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a meatball recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatballs a try!
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