Easy Italian Meatballs

You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Easy Italian Meatballs a try. One serving contains 200 calories, 10g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 18. For 68 cents per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people made this recipe, and 9 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Life Made Simple. A mixture of parmesan cheese, garlic, canned tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 37%. This score is not so awesome. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Easy Italian Stuffed Shells and Meatballs, Polpettone alla Toscano, or Easy Italian Meatballs, and Easy Paleo Italian Meatballs In The Instant Pot.

Servings: 18

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 75 minutes

 

Ingredients:

¾ c. breadcrumbs

2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tbsp. fresh basil, minced

2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

3 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1 lb. ground beef

½ lb. ground pork

¼ c. olive oil

2 tbsp. olive oil

½ c. onion, diced

½ tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese

3 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

½ tsp. pepper

¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

¼ tsp. salt

1 tsp. salt

3 tbsp. tomato paste

¼ c. whole milk or buttermilk

Equipment:

mixing bowl

frying pan

paper towels

pot

Cooking instruction summary:

For the meatballs: In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and buttermilk, stir and let sit for 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are a moist.In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumb mixture, egg, parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients, being careful not to overwork it. Shape meat mixture into balls, approximately 1 inches in size.In a large skillet set over medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is shiny and hot, add the meatballs. You may need to do more than one batch depending on the size of your skillet. You don't want to overcrowd the pan or they won't brown properly. Brown the meatballs on all sides, rotating every 2-3 minutes or so. Remove meatballs and place on a paper towel lined plate.For the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion and saute until tender and translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a rolling simmer, then reduce to low and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Add cooked meatballs and the parmesan, simmer for an additional 50 minutes, taking care to check that the sauce isn't burning or that the meatballs aren't sticking. Serve with cooked spaghetti or place or use for meatball subs.

 

Step by step:


1. For the meatballs: In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and buttermilk, stir and let sit for 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are a moist.In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumb mixture, egg, parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients, being careful not to overwork it. Shape meat mixture into balls, approximately 1 inches in size.In a large skillet set over medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is shiny and hot, add the meatballs. You may need to do more than one batch depending on the size of your skillet. You don't want to overcrowd the pan or they won't brown properly. Brown the meatballs on all sides, rotating every 2-3 minutes or so.

2. Remove meatballs and place on a paper towel lined plate.For the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion and saute until tender and translucent.

3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a rolling simmer, then reduce to low and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Add cooked meatballs and the parmesan, simmer for an additional 50 minutes, taking care to check that the sauce isn't burning or that the meatballs aren't sticking.

6. Serve with cooked spaghetti or place or use for meatball subs.


Nutrition Information:

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199k Calories
9g Protein
13g Total Fat
10g Carbs
5% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
199k
10%

Fat
13g
21%

  Saturated Fat
4g
26%

Carbohydrates
10g
3%

  Sugar
4g
5%

Cholesterol
38mg
13%

Sodium
412mg
18%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
9g
20%

Vitamin K
29µg
28%

Vitamin B3
2mg
15%

Selenium
10µg
14%

Vitamin B1
0.21mg
14%

Vitamin B6
0.28mg
14%

Vitamin C
11mg
13%

Phosphorus
124mg
12%

Vitamin E
1mg
12%

Iron
2mg
12%

Vitamin B12
0.71µg
12%

Zinc
1mg
12%

Potassium
385mg
11%

Manganese
0.21mg
10%

Vitamin B2
0.17mg
10%

Calcium
88mg
9%

Copper
0.17mg
8%

Vitamin A
383IU
8%

Fiber
1g
7%

Magnesium
27mg
7%

Folate
21µg
5%

Vitamin B5
0.49mg
5%

covered percent of daily need
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