Kato's Garage Style Tomato Sauce Meatball Dinner

Transform your dinner table into a rustic retreat with Kato's Garage Style Tomato Sauce Meatball Dinner, a hearty and flavorful recipe that's comfort food at its finest. Juicy, tender meatballs made from a perfect blend of ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, and fresh herbs are lovingly browned to perfection before simmering in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and basil. This homemade sauce is a medley of bold flavors, with a hint of sweetness and spice, making every bite irresistible. Pair these succulent meatballs with al dente spaghetti or a crusty loaf of bread to soak up all that velvety goodness. Ready in just over an hour, this Italian-inspired dinner is perfect for feeding a crowd or indulging your family with a warm, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 16 ounces spaghetti or crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, egg, fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 2

Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a sheet tray. You should have about 16-18 meatballs.

Step 3

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, sugar, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 6

Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.

Step 7

Stir in the fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti or with crusty bread on the side. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2786.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4361.0

Total Fat 237.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 999.9mg	0%
Sodium 6783.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.8g
Protein 274.3g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 1268.9mg	0%
Iron 34.5mg	0%
Potassium 4447.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 26.8%