Description
A quick and easy for Italian meatballs served with a smoky tomato sauce.
Ingredients
For The Meatballs:
- 1.5 lb. ground beef or pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely-diced white onion
- 1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
For The Sauce:
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (I prefer fire-roasted)
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the beef (or pork), breadcrumbs, onion, Parmesan, garlic, eggs, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Use a potato masher or your hands to combine the mixture until evenly-mixed.
- Use a small scoop or a spoon to measure out a rounded tablespoon-full of the mixture, and then roll it into a ball. Set aside. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture and set aside.
To Make On The Stovetop:
- Meanwhile, heat the crushed tomatoes in a large, deep sauté pan (or stockpot) over medium-high heat until simmering. Stir in the smoked paprika, season with salt and pepper, and reduce heat to medium-low. Add the meatballs in a single layer, coating with the sauce. Cover and let simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through, turning the meatballs once or twice. Remove and set on a serving plate, ladling any of the extra sauce on top of the meatballs. Serve with bamboo forks or toothpicks if desired.
To Make In A Slow Cooker:
- Stir together the crushed tomatoes and smoked paprika in the bowl of the slow cooker . Add the meatballs in a single layer, coating with the sauce. Cover and cook on low until meatballs are tender, about 4-6 hours.
You are so right – it’s always the meat that goes first… and the shrimp cocktail! Though usually the shrimp cocktail disappears because my husband is around!
These look incredible – love fire roasted tomatoes!
yup, meatballs always go first at my gatherings too! these in particular look soo good…what a pretty presentation, too.
Meatballs aren’t usually the most pretty or photogenic food, but these are gorgeous!
YUM! Yes, meatballs are always the FIRST thing to go. I may or may not usually be the culprit.
These are beautiful and make for the absolute perfect party food!! I can see why they go first :)
Ali- So good. They are so tasty, not like any meatball i’ve had before. My co-worker LOVED them and asked for the recipe. Craig MIGHT get to try ONE!
Yumm! A good meatball recipe is definitely worth saving – thanks for sharing!
MMMM! What a great photo, the lighting is just about perfect! Makes me want to dive into these.
Oh, I love a meatball appetizer. And it MUST be tomato sauce! These are gorgeous!
I’ve been on a total meatball kick lately. Love the sauce!!
Meatballs are always a fabulous hit!!! I love how bright and pretty your sauce is and I’m loving those fun wooden forks. I need to find some before super bowl weekend!!!!
i’ve never met a meatball i haven’t loved. YUMMY!
This is such a great party idea!
Meatballs are one of my favorite appetizers to serve at home. Love that smoky tomato sauce too!
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I made these in the crockpot and my whole house smelled A-MAZE-ING!! lol The smoked paprika was new to me, but I’m so glad I bought some and tried it…truly adds a unique kick to this great meatball. Thanks so much – this is going in my permanent recipe binder! :)
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Yummie-Yummie in the tummie are these meatballs.
Thanks, we’re so happy you liked them! :)
My husband loves these for dinner over spaghetti and I make them every year for our Super Bowl party. They are always a hit! Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for sharing Amanda, we’re so happy you and your husband enjoy these! :)
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