Meat Balls

Meat Balls~

Looking for homemade meatballs? Easy Meatballs is a simple and delicious recipe using ground beef and lamb that is baked in the oven. This is a classic Italian- American style meat balls, huge, pillowy soft and loaded with herbs and cheese, mixed with ground beef and pork, served with a traditional tomato sauce.

Ingredients of meatballs:

• ½ lb ground lamb,
• ½ lb ground beef,
• 4 oz cooked spinach,
• ½ cup parmesan cheese; grated,
• 1 piece of egg,
• 2 cloves of garlic; minced,
• 1½ teaspoon of dried basil,
• 1½ teaspoon of dried parsley,
• 1 teaspoon of salt,
• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes,
• ½ cup of breadcrumbs.

Ingredients of tomato sauce:

• 4 cups of fresh tomatoes; chopped into 1-2 inch squares,
• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil,
• ¼ cup fresh basil,
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar,
• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes,
• 2 garlic of cloves, sliced,
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Directions of meatballs:

1. Mix all the ingredients together with half of the breadcrumbs.
2. Shape it into balls and roll over the remaining breadcrumbs.
3. Place the meatballs over a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 190°C.
4. Remove it from the oven and set aside.

Directions of tomato sauce:

1. Heat oil in a large skittle over high heat and add all the ingredients.
2. Bring it to boil and simmer for five minutes.
3. Using the back of a wooden spoon, crush the tomatoes.
4. Remove from pan and set it to cool for a few minutes.
5. Blend the sauce in a food processor and return it to the stove.
6. Simmer until the sauce thickens and adjust seasoning.
7. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and serve and then enjoy :) :)