Description
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. Tender meatballs are nestled in a rich, savory tomato sauce and served over fluffy rice, creating a dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredible flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute before stirring in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Serve meatballs over the rice with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg