Meatballs with Mozzarella in Tomato Sauce

Meatballs in tomato sauce can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Serve with rice, potatoes, or pasta as a side.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 25 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 spoons Oil, olive

  • 1 slice Bread, wheat

  • 2 spoons Milk, whole milk

  • 600 g Meat, beef, ground

  • 4 pods Garlic, fresh

  • 1 piece Egg, fresh

  • 12 pieces Cheese, mozzarella

  • 600 g Tomato, pieces - can

  • 2 teaspoons Vinegar, red wine

  • 1 teaspoon Sugar, white

  • 1 teaspoon Salt, table

  • 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

  • pieces Cheese, Parmesan, grated

Steps

  1. Remove the crust from the bread and cut or tear the center into small pieces, then place them in a bowl. Pour milk over the bread pieces and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Drain the mozzarella well.

  2. In a bowl, mix the ground meat, salt, pepper, and half of the chopped garlic. Add the soaked bread and egg, then knead everything well with clean hands to form a uniform mixture. Wrap each mozzarella ball with the meat mixture and shape into a ball using your hands.

  3. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large pan. Add the meatballs to the hot pan and cook without moving them for 2 minutes over medium heat. Then, carefully turn them with a spatula or tongs for another 6 minutes to brown on all sides.

  4. Add the remaining oil and chopped garlic to the pan. Sauté over moderate heat until the garlic becomes fragrant, then add the canned tomatoes. Add a bit of vinegar and sugar, and season the sauce with salt to taste. Simmer over moderate heat for about 10 minutes to allow the tomato sauce to thicken slightly.

  5. Serve the prepared dish on plates, sprinkle with Parmesan, and offer with your chosen side.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 255.47 kcal
  • Fat: 18.53 g
    • Saturated Fat: 9.92 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
    • Sugars: 0.79 g
  • Protein: 17.73 g
  • Fiber: 0.16 g

Advice

You can add fresh or dried herbs and spices to the meat mixture for the meatballs (parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, etc.).