Italian Baked Meatballs

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4.9

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    417 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian Baked Meatballs

These delicious Baked Meatballs are tender and juicy, baked in a simple spiced tomato sauce. Makes the perfect Dinner Recipe, serve over your favourite Pasta.

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Ingredients

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FOR THE MEATBALLS

  • 1 1/2 slices bread (60 grams)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • .66 pound ground beef (15-20% fat) (300 grams)
  • 1 large Italian sausage (casing removed and chopped) (100 grams)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE

  • 14 ounces Peeled Tomatoes (Roma / San Marzano-1 can) (400 grams)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes if desired
  • 1 tablespoon water

TOPPINGS

  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil on a oven save skillet or pan (10 inches / 25 cm).

FOR THE MEATBALLS

  1. In a small bowl add the milk and bread (crust removed) let soak, then squeeze out excess moisture and crumble.
  2. In a large bowl add the ground beef, sausage, crumbled bread, parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, pepper and garlic, gently combine. (do not over mix). Form into 7-8 meatballs.

FOR THE SAUCE

  1. In a medium bowl add the tomatoes (chop coarsely) then add the garlic, oregano, basil, olive oil, salt, hot pepper flakes and water, combine with a fork.
  2. Pour the sauce on the bottom of the pan, place meatballs on top. Sprinkle with half the parmesan cheese and fresh thyme. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and serve immediately 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 417kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 956mg (40%) Potassium 559mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 13.3mg (15%) Calcium 230mg (23%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 417kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 956mg 40%
Potassium 559mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 15%
Calcium 230mg 23%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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