Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Meatballs in tomato sauce is a classic main course where juicy beef mince meatballs simmer in a rich, homemade tomato sauce. The Thermomix TM7 chops the parsley and garlic in seconds, mixes the mince evenly and heats the sauce hands-free, giving you tender meatballs with an Italian-style sauce without standing at the hob.
About this recipe
Meatballs in tomato sauce Thermomix TM7 is the comforting classic that belongs in every weekly menu, and this all-in-one kitchen machine makes it surprisingly easy on a quick weeknight dinner. Tender beef mince meatballs bound with egg and soaked bread, perfumed with fresh parsley and garlic, simmer in a silky tomato sauce until every bite is juicy and full of flavour. The TM7 takes over the tedious parts: the blades chop the parsley and garlic finely in seconds, the mixing function combines the mince evenly so every meatball has the same tender texture, and precise heating lets the tomato sauce bubble away gently without sticking or burning. Serve these meatballs over pasta, with crusty bread or alongside potato purée for a family dinner that children and adults devour alike. Whether you cook for guests or prep ahead for busy days, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with a fraction of the effort.
Preparation tips
- Soak the bread in a splash of water or milk before adding it to the beef mince; this keeps the meatballs wonderfully moist and stops them from drying out during simmering in the tomato sauce.
- Shape the meatballs with lightly wetted hands so the beef mince mixture does not stick to your palms, and keep them roughly equal in size for even cooking. Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a milder family version, halve the garlic and season the tomato sauce gently. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for two days and taste even better the next day reheated gently.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the bread with gluten-free bread or a spoonful of breadcrumbs made from gluten-free loaf, and serve the meatballs with polenta or rice instead of pasta so everyone can enjoy this tomato-sauce classic.
- Italian festive twist: add grated Parmesan and a pinch of dried oregano to the beef mince mixture, finish the tomato sauce with fresh basil and serve as part of an antipasti spread with crusty ciabatta.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Speedy chopping - The Thermomix chops the fresh parsley and garlic finely in seconds, releasing maximum flavour into the beef mince mixture. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the beef mince and eggs directly in the mixing bowl to the gram. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends the bread, egg and mince into a uniform mixture so every meatball stays tender. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 simmers the tomato sauce without sticking while you shape the meatballs. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Moist steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix gently steams the meatballs so they stay juicy before finishing in the sauce. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh parsley leaves
- garlic clove
- beef mince
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- bread
- olive oil
- garlic clove
- onions