{"id":11586,"date":"2022-03-10T09:36:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T09:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=11586"},"modified":"2022-03-10T09:36:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T09:36:37","slug":"meatballs-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=11586","title":{"rendered":"Meatballs in tomato sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Meatballs in tomato sauce<\/h4>\n<p>Today we are sharing a delicious recipe: meatballs in tomato sauce. It&#8217;s very Italian. popular all around the world, and it makes the tastiest dinner that both adults and kids will love. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients<\/h5>\n<p>300 g beef mince<br \/>\n1 Sicilian sausage (or other Italian sausage)<br \/>\nsalt, pepper, and oregano<br \/>\n1 small egg<br \/>\n5 tablespoons blitzed <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/traditional-tarallini-bread\/\"><strong>Belmorso traditional tarallini<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n50g grated parmesan cheese<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\"><strong>Belmorso Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n3 medium garlic cloves or 4 small ones<br \/>\n700ml plain tomato passata<br \/>\nfresh basil, about 6 leaves<br \/>\n60 g shredded mozzarella cheese<br \/>\nrustic bread like ciabatta bread<\/p>\n<h5>Preparation (makes 10 meatballs in tomato sauce)<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11593\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start by removing the sausage skin and adding it to a large bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Then add the minced beef, and season.<\/p>\n<p>Next, add the oregano and mix everything together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11594\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add the egg and mix to combine.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to add the grated parmesan and fold into the mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Follow by adding the blitzed tarallini and mix until everything is well combined.<\/p>\n<p>The mixture should be sticky but still slightly moist.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11595\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take a spoonful of the mixture and start forming your first meatball. Repeat until you have used all the mixture. It should give you between 8 and 10 meatballs, depending on the size.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11597\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Warm a pan and cook the meatballs on each side for a few minutes until slightly browned. Take out of the pan and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11587\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once all the meatballs have been browned in your pan, transfer them to a casserole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11596\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11588\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, peel and cut the garlic into small pieces, and saute` in the same pan where you have browned the meatballs with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot_20220222_142125_com.huawei.himovie.overseas-e1645545424684.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11598 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot_20220222_142125_com.huawei.himovie.overseas-e1645545424684-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot_20220222_142125_com.huawei.himovie.overseas-e1645545424684-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot_20220222_142125_com.huawei.himovie.overseas-e1645545424684-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot_20220222_142125_com.huawei.himovie.overseas-e1645545424684-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screenshot_20220222_142125_com.huawei.himovie.overseas-e1645545424684.jpg 1857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After 2 minutes, pour the passata and mix well. Lower the heat, season, add the basil leaves, and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime shred your mozzarella unless you are using pre-shredded one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11589\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once the tomato sauce is ready pour it over the meatballs in the casserole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11590\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese and bake your meatballs in tomato sauce in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Once out of the oven, serve and enjoy with a few slices of ciabbatta bread.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11592\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"meatballs in tomato sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are cooking the meatballs in tomato sauce for one person, feel free to place the leftovers in a container, and store in the freezer.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make the same recipe over the stove, by simply adding the meatballs in after the basil, and leaving them to simmer in the sauce for 20 minutes with a lid on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meatballs in tomato sauce Today we are sharing a delicious recipe: meatballs in tomato sauce. It&#8217;s very Italian. popular all around the world, and it makes the tastiest dinner that both adults and kids will love. Let&#8217;s get started! Ingredients 300 g beef mince 1 Sicilian sausage (or other Italian sausage) salt, pepper, and oregano [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11590,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11586"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11600,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11586\/revisions\/11600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}