Meatballs in spicy tomato sauce

4 servings

60 minutes

Meatballs in spicy tomato sauce are a true delight of Italian cuisine, combining spiciness, richness, and the warmth of a homemade dish. Their roots trace back to Mediterranean culinary traditions where meat, aromatic herbs, and tomatoes form the basis of many recipes. Tender meatballs infused with nutmeg and parsley flavor acquire an appetizing crispy crust when fried. The sauce, rich in tomato paste, garlic, and cayenne pepper heat adds zest to the dish and makes it particularly warming. These meatballs pair perfectly with pasta, rice or simply fresh bread to enjoy every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 438.6
• Proteins: 31.4g
• Fats: 22.2g
• Carbohydrates: 29g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 4 clove
• Cayenne pepper: 1 tsp
• Tomato paste: 300 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Nutmeg: 0.5 tsp
• Ground meat: 500 g
• Breadcrumbs: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Water: 150 ml

Cooking steps

1. Fry a couple of garlic cloves with a teaspoon of hot pepper for a minute or two.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon

2. Add tomato paste and water, simmer until the sauce thickens; you choose the consistency. Finely chop a medium onion and a couple of garlic cloves. Sauté over high heat until the onion is translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 300 g
   • Water: 150 ml
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 4 cloves

3. Prepare the minced meat, add finely chopped parsley and nutmeg, breadcrumbs. Add an egg and sautéed onion and garlic. Mix well. Form balls the size of a walnut.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 500 g
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Breadcrumbs: 50 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Onion: 1 head

4. Put them in the fridge for half an hour. Fry in olive oil over high heat. When the meatballs are ready, pour sauce over them.