How long does it take to make Meatballs in Sauce?

Cook about half an hour to an hour over medium-low heat, so the meatballs become tender and flavor the sauce.

Step by Step

How to Tell It's Done

• until evenly combined
• until the peppers soften
• until fragrant
• until the meatballs are cooked and the sauce thickens

Tips

• Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.

Common Mistakes

• Wet hands don't stick to the mixture, and the patties come out smooth and even.
• A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
• Drop the meatballs into boiling sauce and don't stir at first: that way they firm up and keep their shape.

More Ways

• The classic meatball sauce is tomato paste, garlic, paprika and water, with no extra meat.
• Drop raw meatballs into boiling sauce and don't stir at first, or brown them in a pan first: both ways are common.

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