Meatballs with Fresh Sauteed Tomatos
Description
This is a great appetizer or a simple dinner with a loaf of Italian bread. Who could ask for anything more?!
Ingredients
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Meatballs2 lbs. ground sirloin
- 2 slices of white bread - crumbled
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 2 eggs - beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 3 cloves of garlic - crushed & chopped
- Dashes of black pepper
- Dash of cinnamon
- Handful of fresh basil - chopped
- Vegetable Oil - for frying
Fresh Sautéed Tomatoes1 pint of cherry tomatoes – halved
- 4-5 cloves of garlic - crushed & chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion - sliced
- Sprigs of fresh oregano
- Handful of fresh basil - chopped
- Dashes of black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
MeatballsIn a large bowl place the crumbled white bread and pour the milk over it to soak. Add the meat, garlic, basil, cheese, black pepper and cinnamon and mix well. Form into small to medium meatballs.
- In a large frying pan heat about one inch of vegetable oil and gently place the meatballs in the pan to sauté. DO NOT try to turn the meatballs until they are firm and have formed a bit of a crispy crust. Turn the meatballs only once in the cooking process. About 4 minutes on each side, according to how big you made the meatballs.
Fresh Sautéed TomatoesIn a large frying pan heat a few drizzles of olive oil and then add all of the above ingredients. Sauté until the onions are clear and slightly caramelized.
- Plate the meatballs and pour the tomatoes over with a generous topping of grated Romano cheese.
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Joanne says
Total comfort food but with a fresh flavored twist. Gotta love it.
redkathy says
Oh I just love dishes like this Catherine. Best of all hubby can keep his diet and I can have some pasta on the side!
Katerina says
Meatballs is the perfect food especially for kids. I love your twist on these meatballs.
Emily Z says
These meatballs look yummy! My husband would like them. Last night I was making meat-free pasta and he asked me why we never eat meat anymore... even though I'd made chicken the night before. 😉
Victoria K. says
This is almost like a deconstructed traditional meatball marinara! I love how fresh the sauce is 🙂
Julie says
I can see me eating these for dinner and being a happy happy girl!
grace says
i can't tell you how excited i am that you snuck some cinnamon in there. that makes all the difference in the world to me--great dish!
Samantha says
I'll follow your recipe to the last detail and hopefully i can have it done perfectly. 'll try it and share with my family.