Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Tender meatballs, slowly simmered in rich tomato sauce, the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with warmth and the table with stories.

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt & cracked pepper
  For the sauce:
  
• 700g tomato passata
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh oregano
• 1 garlic clove
• Fresh basil

Method

1. In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic and parsley. Season well and roll into small meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs gently on all sides.
3. Add garlic and passata, then simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meatballs become tender.
4. Finish with fresh basil and extra parmesan.
   Nonna’s tips
   

   Simmer the meatballs gently in the sauce so they stay tender and full of flavour.

Recommended Bessemer Cookware?

For this recipe, we recommend you use the Bessemer Black Frypan 28cm & Black Roaster 32cm as featured in this recipe for best results!