Cutlets in tomato sauce with parmesan

4 servings

60 minutes

Meatballs in tomato sauce with parmesan are a delightful dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of meatballs with the rich flavor of tomatoes and the aroma of basil. This dish originates from the traditions of home Italian cooking, where tomato sauce is an integral part of many recipes. The meatballs, infused with spices and fried to a golden crust, absorb the flavor depth of the sauce, further enhanced by the spiciness of parmesan. They are served with pasta, creating a perfect harmony of textures and flavors that satisfies hunger. They can be prepared for both family dinners and festive tables as this simple yet exquisite dish leaves no one indifferent.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 608.1
• Proteins: 45.4g
• Fats: 45.2g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g

Ingredients

• Ground meat: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Caraway: pinch
• Coriander seeds: pinch
• Red chili pepper: 1 pc
• Dried oregano: pinch
• Fresh rosemary: to taste
• Basil leaves: 1 bunch
• Mozzarella cheese: 150 g
• Tomato paste: 70 g
• Garlic: 1 head
• Olive oil: 20 ml
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Toast the spices in a dry pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Caraway:  pinch
   • Coriander seeds:  pinch
   • Red chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Dried oregano:  pinch
   • Fresh rosemary:  to taste

2. Add to the minced meat along with the egg and shape into balls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Fry the balls.

4. Make a sauce from basil leaves and tomato paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil leaves: 1 bunch
   • Tomato paste: 70 g

5. Place the sauce and patties in a baking dish and put in the oven at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 70 g
   • Ground meat: 500 g

6. In the final step, add parmesan on top and bake again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 150 g

7. Serve with pasta.