Delicious meatballs made with ground beef and pork, mixed with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, served in a savory tomato sauce with summer vegetables.
1: Mix the meatball ingredients by hand in a large bowl.
2: Roll into 16-18 balls and set aside.
3: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4: Sear the meatballs for 2 minutes per side to get them browned, then remove and set aside.
5: Add olive oil, zucchini, eggplant, and onion to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6: Crush the whole peeled tomatoes with your hands in a large bowl.
7: Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
8: Bring to a simmer.
9: Once simmering, carefully add your meatballs and basil.
10: Reduce heat and allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes, until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
