Home-rolled meatballs with potatoes and sauce

Here’s a recipe for home-rolled meatballs with potatoes and sauce:

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for browning

For the Potatoes:

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
   2. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
2. Cook the Meatballs:
   1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   2. Add meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the Potatoes:
   1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   2. Toss potato chunks with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
   3. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and golden, stirring halfway through.
4. Make the Sauce:
   1. In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant.
   2. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
   3. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until slightly thickened.
5. Combine Everything:
   1. Return meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
   2. Serve meatballs with the roasted potatoes on the side.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful meal!