Savory Italian Meatball Delight

Italian Meatballs Recipe 🇮🇹

Overview:

🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8
🍽️ Yield: NaN

Description:

This cherished recipe, passed down from my beloved mother-in-law, offers a delightful taste of Italy. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying snack, these Italian meatballs can be enjoyed on sandwiches or simply by themselves. Savor the robust flavors and let the aroma fill your kitchen!

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
2-3	Ground beef
1	Egg
2	Garlic powder
1	Parmesan cheese (container split in half)
8	Tomato sauce
8	Water
1-2	Crackers

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 650.1
Fat: 28.3g
- Saturated Fat: 11.1g
Cholesterol: 116mg
Sodium: 2609mg
Carbohydrates: 61.3g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Sugar: 14.6g
Protein: 38.5g

Recipe Category:

🍽️ One Dish Meal

Keywords:

🥪 Lunch/Snacks, 🍖 Meat, 🌍 European, ❤️ Low Cholesterol, ❄️ Winter, 🍳 Stove Top, ⏲️ < 4 Hours, 🟢 Easy

Instructions:

Prepare Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, half of the parmesan cheese (set aside the rest for later), garlic powder, crushed crackers, and eggs. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Prepare Tomato Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine.
Cook Tomato Sauce:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Form Meatballs:
- While the sauce is heating, shape the meat mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
Add Meatballs to Sauce:
- Carefully place the formed meatballs into the simmering tomato sauce.
Simmer:
- Allow the meatballs to cook in the sauce, simmering gently, for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Final Touch:
- Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the sauce and meatballs.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Italian meatballs hot, either on sandwiches or as standalone delights. Buon Appetito!

Recipe Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can use a blend of ground beef and ground pork or veal.
Feel free to customize the seasoning to your taste preferences by adding herbs like basil or oregano to the meat mixture.
These meatballs freeze well, making them a convenient option for meal prep or future meals.