Meatballs & Tomato Sauce

These juicy, flavor-packed meatballs simmered in a savory tomato sauce make a cozy, satisfying meal. Serve them with pasta or tuck them into a crusty baguette for the ultimate meatball sub.

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 lb. ground pork

• 2 eggs

• 2 slices of bread 

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 medium onion, chopped and sautéed

• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

• 1 Tbsp. Real Salt Organic Garlic Salt

• 1 tsp. cracked black pepper (optional)
  

For the tomato sauce:

• 1 1/2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes

• 3 large garlic cloves, grated or minced

• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

• 2 tsp. Real Salt Organic Garlic Salt

Garnish:

• Grated Parmesan cheese

• Chili flakes

• Flake salt (if you’re in Utah, try our Real Salt Sundance Flake Salt, available only at Redmond Farm Market) 

• Olive oil
  

Instructions:

1. Pour the milk over the bread slices in a bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes, or until the bread fully absorbs the milk, then mash into a paste.

2. Add beef, pork, eggs, sautéed onion, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

3. Scoop and roll the meat mixture into evenly sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

5. In a large saucepot, combine crushed tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.

6. Simmer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes while the meatballs bake.

7. Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the sauce and stir gently to coat.

8. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan, a generous drizzle of olive oil, chili flakes, and flake salt.

9. Pair with pasta or serve on a toasted baguette with mozzarella for a hearty sandwich.