Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 4 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 medium sized onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 large can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• salt and pepper to taste
• Serves 4-6

Directions

1. In large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg and parmesan cheese.
2. Form mixture into 1 inch balls.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet add the onions and cook fora few minutes until tender.
4. Add the garlic and cook one minute longer.
5. Add the meatballs and cook until done.
6. In a bowl, stir together the tomato paste, can of diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Pour into the skillet with the meatballs and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
8. You can serve these delicious meatballs with potatoes, pasta or rice.