Sunday Sauce And Meatballs: Slow Simmer Your Sauce In An Instant Pot All Day | Recipe | Well Done

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lower in fat and calories, or more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Dairy-free alternative or a more affordable cheese.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, and chopped onion.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and herbs.

Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs in the oven until browned and cooked through.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

Add canned tomatoes and herbs to the pot, simmering for 20 minutes.

Carefully add the baked meatballs to the sauce, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve the meatballs with sauce over pasta or on their own.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens