Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/7772/
Baked Meatballs in Tomato Herb Sauce
Yield: 8 servings
Preparation Time: 15 min; Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
| 1 |
can |
(6 ounce) tomato paste, divided
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| 1 |
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egg
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| 2 |
teaspoons |
dried basil, divided
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| 2 |
teaspoons |
dried oregano, divided
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
onion powder
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
garlic powder
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
pepper
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| 1 1/2 |
cups |
fresh bread crumbs (about 3 slices firm white bread, crust removed)
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| 1/2 |
cup |
grated Parmesan cheese
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| 1/2 |
cup |
golden raisins, coarsely chopped (optional)
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| 1 1/4 |
pounds |
lean ground beef OR ground turkey, 93% lean
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| 2 |
cans |
(14.5 ounce each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
granulated sugar
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
salt
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cooked pasta
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray.
Combine 1/2 can tomato paste, egg, 1 tsp. each basil and oregano, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan and raisins.
Mix in ground beef with hands or a large spoon until mixture is combined well. Shape into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).
Meanwhile, stir together remaining tomato paste, diced tomatoes, 1 tsp. each oregano and basil, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/7772/