In a creamy lasagna, as a Bolognese sauce, on bread or from the grill - minced meat can be prepared in an incredibly versatile way and brings plenty of variety to the table. Minced meat dishes taste great for young and old and are ideal for a quick and uncomplicated meal. Don't know what to make for dinner again? Or are you expecting a visit and would like to spoil your guests with something really special? How about juicy and aromatic meatballs in tomato sauce, for example? Whether baked from the oven, Spanish tapas or Italian meatballs in tomato sauce - you are guaranteed to love our recipes! Have fun cooking and enjoy it!
Nice and juicy, really tasty and quick to make – our recipe for Italian meatballs in tomato sauce is guaranteed to be a real treat for the palate!
Ingredients for the meatballs:
- 750 grams of mixed minced meat
- 1 No
- 100 ml milk
- 50 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon each dried oregano and basil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for frying
Tomato sauce:
- 400 grams of tomato sauce or passata
- 20 grams of tomato puree
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- Some olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- For the meatballs, put all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix with lightly oiled hands to form a homogeneous mixture.
- Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the meatballs for 1-2 minutes per side.
- To make the tomato sauce, heat some olive oil in a large pan and fry the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree and sauce and stir well.
- Return meatballs to pan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with a little Parmesan if you like and your Italian meatballs are ready!
Spanish meatballs in tomato sauce
Super delicious and full of flavors – tapas are small Spanish appetizers that are often served with beer or wine. Add these super tasty Spanish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce to your arsenal of appetizers!
Ingredients meatballs:
- 750 grams of minced lamb
- 50 grams of breadcrumbs or alternatively 2 slices of toast bread
- 85 grams chorizo, diced
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 No
- 1 teaspoon each garlic and paprika powder
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil for frying
Tomato sauce:
- 120 ml red wine or sherry
- 800 grams of diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 120 ml vegetable broth
- 10 grams of sugar
- 1 small cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation:
- Mix the ingredients for the Spanish meatballs in a bowl with your hands to form a homogeneous mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form about 35 small balls and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- To make the tomato sauce, heat some olive oil in a large pan and sauté the garlic and bay leaves for 3-4 minutes.
- Add sugar, red wine, paprika powder and cinnamon stick and simmer for 6-7 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes and vegetable stock into the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and your Spanish meatballs in tomato sauce are ready!
Baked meatballs in tomato cream sauce
Whether vegetarian, with pasta or aeasy eggplant casserole– Casseroles are tasty for everyone and are perfect for a quick dinner! If you really want to spoil your family with culinary delights, then you should definitely try our recipe for baked meatballs in tomato sauce!
Ingredients for meatballs:
- 700 grams of mixed minced meat
- 1 No
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 50 grams of breadcrumbs
- 30 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Tomato cream sauce:
- 2 cans of 400 grams of diced tomatoes
- 20 Gramm Butter
- 20 grams of tomato paste
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 75 grams of cream
- 120 Grams Mozzarella
- 50 grams of Parmesan, grated
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- To make the tomato sauce, melt the butter in a large, ovenproof pan over medium heat and fry the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl until smooth.
- Form about 20 small balls and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Add meatballs to the pan, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy the dish either on its own or, if desired, as spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce!
Greek meatballs in tomato sauce
Whether moussaka, souvlaki or more aromaticGrilled fish– Greek cuisine simply screams vacation! Juicy meatballs in a rich sauce - these Greek meatballs in tomato sauce are guaranteed to be the whole family's new favorite!
Ingredients meatballs:
- 700 grams of ground beef
- 2 Owner
- 1 small onion, chopped finely
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 slices of bread
- 50 ml red wine
- 1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon and dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Tomato sauce:
- 800 grams of diced canned tomatoes
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 240 ml red wine
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
- olive oil
Preparation:
- Soak bread slices in red wine for 10 minutes and then squeeze well.
- Place all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl and use your hands to mix them into a homogeneous mixture.
- Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- To make the sauce, heat some olive oil in a pot or large pan.
- Fry onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add red wine and let reduce by half.
- Then add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Brush a baking dish with a little olive oil.
- Form about 20 small balls and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- And your Greek meatballs in tomato sauce are ready!
