Italian Herb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
🇮🇹 Italian Herb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
These Italian Herb Meatballs are tender, deeply savoury and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Italian Seasoning flavours both the meatballs and sauce, creating a cohesive dish without measuring several separate herbs. Serve with pasta, polenta or bread for a comforting family supper.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Serves: 4–6
🧾 Ingredients
- 300g beef mince
- 300g pork mince
- 60g fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tbsp finely grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 150ml beef or vegetable stock
- Black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
- Combine the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning, half the garlic and black pepper. Mix gently and shape into 18–20 meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a wide pan. Brown the meatballs in batches for 6–8 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic, Italian Seasoning and tomato purée for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer, return the meatballs and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Taste, season if needed and finish with extra parmesan.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve over spaghetti, creamy polenta or mash.
- Spoon into a crusty roll for an Italian-style sandwich.
- Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce for up to three months.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
- A beef-and-pork mixture gives flavour and tenderness.
- Gentle mixing prevents dense meatballs.
- Simmering the browned meatballs in sauce keeps them moist.
🌿 Spice & Dipity Tip
Wet your hands lightly before shaping the meatballs to stop the mixture sticking.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our aromatic Italian Seasoning for classic Mediterranean herb flavour.
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- Italian Herb Chicken & Tomato Traybake
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Italian Seasoning Garlic Bread
- Italian Sausage & Butter Bean Stew
- Italian Roasted Vegetable Orzo
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