Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
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This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef 85% lean
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
- Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, dried basil, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands mix the ingredients until well combined. The mixture will be sticky.
- Using a large ice cream scoop, scoop out and shape the meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet. Roll each meatball in all purpose flour and place back on the baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the meatballs in batches until they're brown in all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
- Heat the pasta sauce in the same pan and bring it to a low simmer. Place the meatballs in the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked. Top with shredded mozzarella, cover and cook for about two minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For gluten free meatballs, use gluten free breadcrumbs and gluten free flour.
- You can use dairy free milk such as cashew milk or almond milk.
- As for the pasta or marinara sauce, you can use homemade or store-bought.
You can serve these Italian meatballs with the following side dishes:
Starchy sides: white rice, brown rice, pasta, roasted potatoes or simply some crusty bread. Lighter sides: Mediterranean salad, eggplant caponata, caprese salad and cucumber tomato avocado salad.
- Starchy sides: white rice, brown rice, pasta, roasted potatoes or simply some crusty bread.
- Lighter sides: Mediterranean salad, eggplant caponata, caprese salad and cucumber tomato avocado salad.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or in a pan with a little bit of water.
- Freeze cooked meatballs: Once the meatballs are seared on all sides, transfer them to a baking sheet and let them cool completely. Freeze them in freezer bags for up to 3 months. To serve, heat pasta sauce in a pan or a pot and place the meatballs in the sauce. Cook until completely heated through.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs: Form the meatballs but don't roll them in flour. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour until they're solid. Transfer them to freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, thaw the meatballs in the fridge, roll them in flour and proceed with the recipe as instructed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1496mg
(62%)
Potassium
1158mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1082IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1496mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1158mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1082IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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