Description
A comforting and flavorful recipe for classic meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served over a bed of rice. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil, then set aside. Sauté onion in the same skillet, add tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon meatballs and sauce over cooked rice. Garnish with parsley or Parmesan.
Notes
- Add a splash of red wine for extra flavor.
- This dish reheats beautifully, making it great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
