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Classic Italian Meatballs
This easy and simple recipe produces a soft and tender meatball. One of the best Classic Italian Meatball Recipes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 26 meatballs
Calories: 71 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 1 pound ground beef (500 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½-1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- ¼ cup milk (I used 2%) (60 grams)
FOR THE SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups tomato puree/passata (338 grams)
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup water (60 grams)
Instructions
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Slowly add the milk until you have a soft compact mixture.Form the mixture into small balls.
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FOR THE SAUCE
- In a large pan add the olive oil, garlic, tomato puree/passata, salt, fresh basil, oregano and water. Mix to combine.
- Add the meatballs and gently mix to cover them in sauce. Cover the pan and cook on low/medium (more low than medium) heat for approximately 15- 20 minutes, uncover and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If you find the sauce thickening too much then add a little more water.
- Serve immediately as a main dish or over your favourite al dente pasta. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Makes 26-27 meatballs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 26meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.