Classic Italian Meatballs
Directions
- 1Mix ground beef, eggs, parmigiano reggiano, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, diced fresh parsley, and a little bit of milk together with your hands until the dough is ready.
- 2Shape the mixture into meatballs of your desired size.
- 3Prepare the tomato sauce by heating olive oil and cooking shallots, then adding San Marzano tomatoes, a little bit of salt, and basil.
- 4Place the raw meatballs directly into the simple tomato sauce and cover.
- 5Turn the meatballs around after 5 minutes.
- 6Cover the pot again and let the meatballs cook for about 20 minutes.
- 7Once cooked, stop the heat and serve the meatballs.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 3 eggs
- 100 g parmigiano reggiano
- 200 g breadcrumbs
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste diced fresh parsley
- a little bit milk
- olive oil
- shallots
- San Marzano tomatoes
- basil
Tips
- Mix everything together with your hands for the easiest way.
- Shape the meatballs to your desired size.
- For a softer texture, add a little bit of milk.
- Cooking meatballs directly in the sauce without frying first is a valid and delicious method.
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