It’s only right if we introduce how to make the best meatballs for your pasta dishes. These meatballs are packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with any red sauce pasta. This recipe has the meatballs cooking in a sweet-heat marina: Marinara Meatballs
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Marinara Meatballs
Batch size
Yield
This recipe makes a 12-15 meatballs.
Ingredients
Equipment
- Silicone spoon *
- Tongs
- Large nonstick pan and crockpot or Ninja Foodi Pro
Instructions
- Mix ingredients for the meatballs gently. Roll into 12–15 meatballs.
- Sear meatballs a skillet or Ninja Foodi Pro 1–2 minutes per side. They should not be fully cooked.
- Sauté onion + bell pepper in oil 3–4 minutes. Add 2 cloves fresh garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- If not using the Ninja Foodi Pro, transfer everything to crockpot and add: Tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp sugar, and a pinch salt.
- Add seared meatballs. Spoon sauce over them.
- Cook on LOW 6–8 hours.
- Serve with your favorite red sauce pasta dish or a hoagie rolls for a Meatball Sub.
Notes
- Use any brand of tomato sauce and paste – we just like to use Hunts!
- This recipe is freezer friendly, use it for a quick meal throughout the week!
- We like to use these for marinara meatballs subs or spaghetti.
TREAT$ by Emoni · treatsbyemoni.com
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