- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
These meatballs are served in a bowl, but they are equally delicious with spaghetti or on a hoagie roll.
These meatballs are served in a bowl, but they are equally delicious with spaghetti or on a hoagie roll.
Ingredient:
- Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large basil sprig plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
