AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN MEATBALLS
These are simply beautiful meatballs with many uses. I make huge batches and freeze them; pulling them out during the month to put them to use. I have lightened up the original recipe, using the same ingredients, just a lighter variety. You are certainly welcome to replace the egg whites with whole eggs, the fat free chicken stock with regular chicken stock and the panko crumbs with regular plain bread crumbs. Please see the photo gallery to the left for all of the ways I serve these wonderful meatballs.
Provided by Brandess
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the chicken stock, onion, garlic and parsley in a blender of food processor and puree.
- In a large bowl, combine the pureed stock mix, meat, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, red pepper flakes and salt. Combine with both hands until mixture is uniform. Do not over mix.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls about the size of golf balls. If you prefer bigger or smaller, it will only affect the browning time.
- Place 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil a baking sheet. Add the meatballs to the pan (working in batches if necessary). Place the meatballs in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While the meatballs are browning, heat the marinara sauce in a stockpot over medium heat. Transfer the baked meatballs to the marinara sauce. Stir gently. Simmer for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with a little extra Parmigiano-Reggiano sprinkled on top. Serve alone over spaghetti.
- FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS: No matter what method of packing you decide to use, it is important once they have completely cooled, to place the meatballs on a baking sheet and freeze them before packing. You want the meatballs to be independent from one another for ease when you want to use them. If you have a vacuum sealer at home, please proceed packing the meatballs according to the manufacturers directions. If not, place the meatballs in airtight containers or freezer bags. You can pack the meatballs with the marinara sauce after you've frozen them, or you can pack the marinara separate from the meatballs.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Please see photo gallery for all the different ways I have served these meatballs.
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Berline B
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time.
Rosemichelle Gerard
[email protected]These meatballs were a little bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
zyad adam
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.
Cee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but not dry, and the sauce was delicious.
dyzaire golden
[email protected]These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend them.
Alviner Kiewitz
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and taste delicious.
Gigi X
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too soft for my taste. I think I'll cook them for a longer amount of time next time.
GLORY JERRY
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good. They were so flavorful and juicy.
its_xen0n
[email protected]These meatballs are so versatile. I've served them with spaghetti, rice, and even mashed potatoes. They're always a hit.
Ms C.
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
Sinovuyo Ntame
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
RJ AJ STAR
[email protected]The meatballs were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use a milder sauce next time.
Emmanuel Zeus
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time.
Mackline Maria
[email protected]These meatballs were a little bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Jordyn Blassingame
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.
mohammad ali sakhizade
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but not dry, and the sauce was delicious.
Sunil chaudhary
[email protected]These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend them.
Salman G
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and taste delicious.
Bhalakaji Khadka
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy.