Meatballs in tomato sauce baked in the oven

Description

Appetizing meatballs in tomato sauce go perfectly with spaghetti, rice, or mashed potatoes. This dish will make a cozy home dinner even better, best enjoyed sitting on a comfortable sofa with a glass of red wine. The meatballs can also be served with fried or roasted vegetables, or steamed cabbage. More on that,

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Take a baking dish, pot, or any other oven-safe container. Add tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf, and mix well.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Take the ground beef, add minced garlic and salt to it. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Form 16 meatballs from the minced meat, rolling them into balls with your hands, and place them in the tomato sauce. The meatballs should be half-covered with the sauce.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cover the pan and bake for 45 minutes or until done.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Remove the bay leaf before serving. Top the meatballs in tomato sauce with grated cheese.