Name: Ground Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup water; salt and pepper to taste

Ground Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Vale Paulsen Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Ground Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Tender ground pork meatballs in a delicious homemade tomato sauce.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and water to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are coated in the sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories : 350kcal
Total Fat : 18g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 128mg
Sodium : 861mg
Total Carbohydrates : 21g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugars : 10g
Protein : 27g

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