Italian Baked Meatballs
User Reviews
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Baked Meatballs
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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
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 1 1/2 lices bread (60 grams)
- 1/4 cup milk
- .66 pound ground beef 300 grams, 15-20% fat
- 1 large Italian sausage 100 grams, casing removed and chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 50 grams, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
- 14 ounces peeled tomatoes 400 grams, Roma or San Marzano, 1 can
- 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 Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1-2 prigs thyme fresh
Instructions
- 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
- In a small bowl add the milk and bread (crust removed) let soak, then squeeze out excess moisture and crumble.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
(12%)
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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Overall Rating
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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