Creamy Tomato Basil Meatballs (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy meatballs with beef, pork, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and creamy tomato sauce flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
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8 ounces ground beef
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8 ounces ground pork
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2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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1/4 cup bread crumbs
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce
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1 cup crushed tomatoes
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, approximately 10-12 minutes.
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In a separate saucepan, sauté minced garlic briefly until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add cooked meatballs to the creamy tomato basil sauce. Simmer together for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors.
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Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving dish and garnish with extra fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a firmer texture, refrigerate meatballs for 30 minutes before cooking.