Description
These savory Christmas Eve meatballs are a perfect addition to your cozy holiday feast, featuring a blend of ground beef and pork seasoned with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served with crusty bread, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp sugar
Optional Garnishes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup extra Parmesan cheese
- crusty bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl, form into balls, and brown in olive oil.
- Make the Sauce: Saute onion, add tomatoes, paste, and seasonings. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with basil, Parmesan, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg