Spicy Tomato Meatballs
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This recipe makes 14 servings
Italian flavours team up in this easy make-ahead appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- Spicy Tomato Sauce:
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, pureed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp wine vinegar
Preparation
In large bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper; mix in pork and beef. Shape by 1 tbsp (15 mL) into balls. Bake on foil-lined baking sheets in 400°F (200°C) oven until digital thermometer inserted into several registers 160°F (71°C), about 15 minutes.
Spicy Tomato Sauce: Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, basil, oregano, hot pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, until darkened, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 12 minutes. Stir in parsley and vinegar. Add meatballs, turning to coat. Simmer, stirring gently, until hot, about 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Freeze in airtight container for up to 3 weeks; thaw in refrigerator.)
Spicy Tomato Sauce: Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, basil, oregano, hot pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, until darkened, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 12 minutes. Stir in parsley and vinegar. Add meatballs, turning to coat. Simmer, stirring gently, until hot, about 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Freeze in airtight container for up to 3 weeks; thaw in refrigerator.)
- Keywords : Bake; Make-Ahead; Appetizers; Snacks; Pork; Beef; Tomatoes;
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