Italian Meatballs with Sauce

When I made these meatballs the other day it occurred to me that the recipe card was very old and I had been making these meatballs for many many years. I really don't look at the card anymore I just get it out, in case I forget something. This recipe has been around our family for a very long time and has been added to and refined through the years. It is a simple recipe and a great go to meal that can be made in a short time. The meatballs can be frozen and then baked or baked and then frozen, and the sauce can be frozen, just cook the pasta and your meal will be ready to set on the table.

Italian Meatballs with  Sauce

My husband had asked me earlier in the week if I would make him the Meatballs and Spaghetti, of course I said yes, who can say no to such a great guy. Our family loves this recipe and sure hope you enjoy it.

Italian Meatballs with Sauce

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 pound ground chuck

1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1 small onion, chopped fine

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon basil

1 tablespoon parsley

1 tablespoon rosemary

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon pepper

1 egg, beaten

Sauce
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon salt
1teaspoon pepper
pinch of red pepper flakes
Directions
Meatballs
Gently mix all the meatball ingredients together, careful not to over mix. With 2 tablespoons of the mix roll the mix into a ball.
Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
Let the meatball rest for at least 30 minutes before adding to sauce or freezing.
Recipe Tip
The meatballs can be frozen up to 3 months before or after baking.
The meatballs can be served with or without the sauce.
Sauce
In a very hot stock pot add the olive oil and saute the onion and the garlic until the onion is clear.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
Add the meatballs and cook on low heat for 30 minutes and keep warm until serving.
Serve the Meatballs with Sauce on the Pasta of your choice.
Enjoy!
Print Recipe

Bake The Meatballs

 Prepare The Sauce and Add The Meatballs

Add The Pasta

The Inside of The Meatball Is Very Moist and Tender

 Add Cheese If You Like and Enjoy!

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Peace and Joy
Miz Helen
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