MEATBALLS WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

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Three types of ground meat, aged cheese, and fresh herbs converge for a meatball that's light yet super flavorful, especially when paired with fresh tomato sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
12 ounces ground beef chuck (85 percent lean)
12 ounces ground pork
12 ounces ground veal
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup plain fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Combine tomatoes, garlic, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and the red-pepper flakes. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Make the meatballs: Combine meats, garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, eggs, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; mix together using 2 forks until just combined. Roll into 1-inch balls; transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Working in batches and adding more oil as necessary, cook meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add basil to tomato sauce. Serve meatballs warm, topped with sauce. Garnish with parsley.

sania idrees
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They are so flavorful and juicy. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Irha Zohaib
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I've been looking for a good meatball recipe and this one is perfect. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Titu sadia
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are cooked perfectly. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


beenuplays
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These meatballs are so good that I could eat them every day. They are so flavorful and juicy. I love dipping them in the sauce.


Golukumar
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. I love that they are so versatile. I can serve them with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or even just on their own.


James Lowbridge
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These meatballs are the perfect party food. They are easy to make and they can be served hot or cold. I always get rave reviews when I serve them.


Robert Roff
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I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them. They are the perfect size for little hands and they are so flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Evander Mufambi
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use ground turkey instead of beef. It makes them a little healthier but just as delicious.


Abdulaziz Salihu
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I've been looking for a good meatball recipe and this one is perfect. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


mariska meintjes
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They are so flavorful and juicy. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Tshegofatso Moloto
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Usama bhutta
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that they are baked in the oven so I don't have to worry about them sticking to the pan.


Blair Willow
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Md Mofijul
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was so good that we even used it to dip our bread in. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Destiny Rose
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.