Italian Meatballs in Sunday Sauce

They’re easy to make and in less than an hour.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs, excluding the olive oil, in a large bowl. Mix with your hands and form 15 or 20 meatballs, depending on the size of your meatballs.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs and cook, about 10 minutes, turning to cook all sides evenly.

Step 3

Once cooked, remove meatballs to a plate lined with a paper towel.

Step 4

To same frying pan, add onion and saute a couple of minutes. Next, add garlic, saute another minute.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes, oregano, and salt and pepper, stir to combine all sauce ingredients.

Step 6

Return meatballs to pan and cover with a lid, lower to a simmer. Cook 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit.