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Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce for an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in minutes! With juicy, flavorful meatballs in a creamy tomato sauce, they're amazing with steamed rice, mashed potatoes or noodles!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chilling30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 3 slices white bread, sides trimmed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 onion, peeled and grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, soak bread in milk. Tear with hands until it resembles a soft paste.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread, onions, eggs, salt and Italian seasoning. Gently mix until combined.
  • Using a small scoop, portion about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture and using roll between palms of hands into a 1-inch diameter ball.
  • Arrange meatballs in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 20 to 30 minutes or until firm.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook, gently turning on sides as needed, until lightly browned but not cooked through. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
  • Alternatively, arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • In another pan over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. 
  • Add tomato sauce, heavy cream, and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. 
  • Add meatballs in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until meatballs are until thermometer inserted in the center of meatball reads 145 F. 
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 494mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2.5mg