Traditional Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - Canadian Beef

Traditional Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - Canadian Beef

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Traditional Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Canadian Beef—tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce. Perfect with garlic bread. Enjoy! 🍝❤️ #CanadianBeef #Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • Meatballs 1 cup (250 mL) cubed dried crustless bread (see Tip)
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) milk
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ground pepper
  • 1 lb (500 g) Medium or Lean Ground Beef
  • ¾ cup (175 mL) grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano Reggiano (about 2½ oz/75 g)
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil (approx)
  • Sauce ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • Half red onion, diced
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) fresh ground pepper
  • 2 bottles (EACH 680 mL) passata (strained tomatoes) or 5½ cups (1.375 L) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Garlic Bread 4 slices crusty bread
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) garlic butter, at room temperature

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