Meatballs In Garlic Tomato And Mint Sauce Recipe

Impress your guests with these succulent meatballs simmered in a vibrant garlic tomato sauce, infused with fresh mint. This recipe is perfect for a small gathering or a special occasion, and works beautifully with chicken, lamb, or beef. A treasured family recipe, finally shared!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 226.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Meatballs In Garlic Tomato And Mint Sauce

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How to Make Meatballs In Garlic Tomato And Mint Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 celery stalks (finely chopped) until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the browned meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Garnish with extra fresh mint before serving. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

125g

Fat

4g

Carbs

15g

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