GARLIC LOVER'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

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This dish is a staple in our part of the country. My daughter Amber and I invented our version after eating at an Italian restaurant in St. Louis. We came pretty close to copying that dish, but added our own little twist. -Toni Holcomb, Rogersville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 to 3 cups water, divided
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional grated cheese and minced parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs; drain., For sauce, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 2 cups water, tomato sauce and paste, parsley, cheese, basil, sugar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully add meatballs., Simmer, covered, 3 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally and adding additional water as necessary. If desired, serve with additional cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

Tabibullah Soomro
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're packed with flavor and nutrition.


Althaf Mohamed
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I made these meatballs for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


CABDIRIXMAAN Maxamed
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Mubi Rajput
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I'm new to cooking, and this recipe was easy to follow. The meatballs turned out great!


sikander ghous bakhsh
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always turn out perfect.


Vr Sgshf
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These meatballs were a bit too garlicky for my taste, but they were still good.


saara namutenya
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Op Rahim
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I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday dinner, and he loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Gamalakhe Mbata
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover bread. They're also a great party food.


Javed Jaan
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I wasn't sure how these meatballs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


MiniMoni Mochi
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect.


MD mustafiz Mustafiz
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I made these meatballs for my family, and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.


Resmaakter Resmaakter
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These meatballs are easy to make and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


No Hapindder
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ehlers
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Loraxster
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but these meatballs were still really good. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy.


Ishaku Yahaya
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is especially delicious.


Habi Jan
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.