Italian Meatballs in Cream Sauce
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Chilling Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
22 meatballs
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Calories
164 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Meatballs in Cream Sauce
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These Italian meatballs in cream sauce are made with oven baked meatballs simmered in a flavorful tomato cream sauce.
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Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 9 ounces ground beef
- 9 ounces ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 4-5 tablespoons milk ( I used 4 tablespoons)
FOR THE SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½-1 shallot (chopped)
- ½ cup pancetta cubed or chopped
- 2 cups tomato passata
- ¾ cup cream whole, heavy or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 dashes black pepper
EXTRAS
- 2-3 teaspoons parsley (finely chopped)
- 3-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano
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Instructions
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix until almost combined the beef, pork, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Slowly add the milk and combine until the mixture is moist and holds together.
- Form the mixture into 22 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F/180C.
- Remove the meatballs from the fridge, remove the plastic wrap and bake for 20 minutes.
FOR THE SAUCE
- In a large skillet add the olive oil, chopped shallot and pancetta, cook on medium heat until the pancetta starts to brown, add the passata and cook for 10 minutes, add the cream and cook until thickened and creamy, add the parsley, salt and pepper, cook for one minute.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven when done and add to the sauce, gently combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, serve immediately, topped with chopped parsley and or parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also store these in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
307IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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