Super-Simple Friday Night Meatballs Recipe

Name: Super-Simple Friday Night Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the Sauce:; 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 6 to 8 cloves minced garlic (about 2 tablespoons); 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Meatballs:; 4 slices bread, crusts removed; 2 eggs; 2 pounds (900g) 80/20 ground beef; 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo seasoning (such as Goya); see note; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Olive oil, for frying; Pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

1h 25m

Total Time

1h 55m

This super-simple Friday night meatballs recipe features a rich tomato sauce made from whole tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. The meatballs are made with ground beef, bread, and adobo seasoning, then fried to perfection. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan for an easy and delicious weekend dinner.