Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce are a true comfort food appetizer, and this version keeps things simple and satisfying. The meatballs are juicy and tender, simmered in a quick tomato sauce that gets its flavor from pantry spices. It all comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for an easy party appetizer.

Helpful Tips

• Chill before cooking. Refrigerating the meatballs helps them firm up so they don’t fall apart in the pan.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan. Give the meatballs space to sear for better browning and easier turning.
• Simmer gently. Keep the heat at medium to low once you add the tomatoes so the meatballs stay tender and the sauce doesn’t reduce too much.

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Meatball in Tomato Sauce are juicy and tender, simmered in a quick tomato sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for an easy party appetizer.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 3 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
• 1 teaspoon salt divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 14 ounces chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, add the ground beef, egg, Parmesan, almond flour, parsley, half the Italian seasoning, half the salt, and the pepper. Mix together thoroughly.
• Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning frequently to ensure all sides are cooked.
• Pour the tomatoes into the pan, along with the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Stir and continue to cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, as garnish.

Notes

You can swap out the almond flour for bread crumbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 26gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 949mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 4mg

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