Oven Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Name: Oven Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tsp paprika; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 egg; 1 lb ground pork and beef mix; 1/3 tsp salt; 1/3 tsp black pepper; 1 onion (finely chopped); 3 tbsp rice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp flour; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

These oven baked meatballs in tomato sauce are juicy, tender, and packed with homemade flavor. The creamy breadcrumb mixture keeps the meatballs incredibly soft while the rich tomato sauce slowly cooks everything together in the oven for the perfect cozy family dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:18:11 GMT