Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Name: Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 500 g lean beef mince; 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 tbs soy sauce; 2.00 tsp garlic minced; 1 egg; 2 tbs parsley finely chopped; 1 tbs tomato sauce; 600 g pasta *to serve; 400 g canned diced tomato; 600 g pasta sauce; 1 tbs brown sugar; 1 tsp chicken stock (liquid); 1 onion diced

4 ratings

DifficultyEasy
Prep0:10
Cook1:15
Serves 6

by Alyciasj Last updated on 05/09/2025

Meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.

- Alyciasj

Ingredients

500 g lean beef mince
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tsp garlic minced
1 egg
2 tbs parsley finely chopped
1 tbs tomato sauce
600 g pasta *to serve

Sauce

400 g canned diced tomato
600 g pasta sauce
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp chicken stock (liquid)
1 onion diced

Method

Step 1

Combine the meat, egg, soy sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, breadcrumbs and parsley by hand. Roll into 5 cm balls.
Step 2

Mix all sauce ingredients together and place in frypan.
Step 3

Add meatballs, cover and cook on high heat for 12 minutes.
Step 4

Tilt lid and lower heat, leave to cook a further hour.
Step 5

Serve with grated cheese and pasta.