Italian Meatballs
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
408 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Meatballs
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The best Italian meatballs with a blend of two types of meat and the perfect amount of herbs and spices. This recipe produces tender and juicy meatballs each and every time!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup French bread or other sturdy white bread, cut or torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/3 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- cooking spray
- 28 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef, pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, eggs and parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- Gently stir everything together until it's just combined. You can add a little more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to make the ingredients blend better.
- Form the meat mixture into 1 inch balls - do not roll them too tightly!
- Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the meatballs on the sheet pan.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Place the meatballs in a pot on the stove over medium heat along with the marinara sauce and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or longer if you have the time. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Potassium
1097mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1009IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1097mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1009IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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