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:
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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.
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Prepare Tomato Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine.
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Cook Tomato Sauce:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Form Meatballs:
- While the sauce is heating, shape the meat mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
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Add Meatballs to Sauce:
- Carefully place the formed meatballs into the simmering tomato sauce.
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Simmer:
- Allow the meatballs to cook in the sauce, simmering gently, for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Final Touch:
- Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the sauce and meatballs.
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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.
Reviews:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2 Reviews)
- “Absolutely delicious! My family couldn’t get enough of these meatballs!” – Maria
- “Simple and flavorful. Perfect for a cozy winter dinner.” – Giovanni