Best 5 Italian Meatball Perfection Recipes
You'll never have boring spaghetti and meatballs again once you try this simple-to-make, flavor-packed Italian meatball perfection recipe that will make your taste buds dance. With just a few basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a hearty, juicy, and flavorful meatball that melts in your mouth and is bursting with authentic Italian flavors. All you need is a bowl, a fork, and a pan to create these magical morsels that are sure to become a hit at your next dinner party.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Meatball recipes are often challenged by chefs who claim, "Mine are the best!" Even though my meatballs ARE the best, I will make no such claim. Try them for yourself! This meatball recipe was given to me by my father who got it from a little old lady from Italy that he knew. It's amazing that she gave up her recipe to him, but I sure am glad she did!
Provided by InMemoryofBrats
Categories Meat
Time 3h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand.
- Use your bare hands for best results.
- Roll meatballs to about the size of a golf ball. (wet your hands to prevent the meat from sticking to them while rolling the meat balls).
- Drop raw meatballs into large (I use a stock pot) pot of sauce.
- (I have an incredible sauce recipe {#92096} I use for my meatballs).
- Simmer for about 3 hours.
CLASSIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This easy and simple recipe produces a soft and tender meatball. One of the best Classic Italian Meatball Recipes.
Provided by Rosemary Molloy
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Slowly add the milk until you have a soft compact mixture.Form the mixture into small balls.
- In a large pan add the olive oil, garlic, tomato puree/passata, salt, fresh basil, oregano and water. Mix to combine.
- Add the meatballs and gently mix to cover them in sauce. Cover the pan and cook on low/medium (more low than medium) heat for approximately 15- 20 minutes, uncover and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If you find the sauce thickening too much then add a little more water.
- Serve immediately as a main dish or over your favourite al dente pasta. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN MEATBALL PERFECTION
This is one you'll be proud to present at parties! If you allow the meatballs to cool and then freeze, they make amazing, convenient meals!
Provided by Jennifer DeMent
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Combine bread crumbs, eggs, Romano cheese, garlic, parsley, anchovy paste, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until eggs are well beaten. Add ground beef and sausage; mix to combine. Add milk and stir until mixture comes together.
- Scoop out and roll together 2 tablespoons of mixture per meatball. Place meatballs very close together on the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into a meatball reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 151.4 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1384.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEST EVER ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This is a recipe I was given from a lady from Italy. She told me that the secret of mouth watering meatballs is not to cook them before adding them to the sauce, as cooking them in the sauce will not only add more flavor to the sauce, but also to the meatballs. What I do is make these a day ahead of time, with my sauce. Then, I refrigerate it over-night, which makes any fat rise to the top and harden, where it is easily removed. This process also allows all of the flavors to "marry" together, making it especially delicious!
Provided by Irishcolleen
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h55m
Yield 16 Meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Shape into small meatballs.
- Drop the meatballs into simmering sauce. It is important not to stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to firm up enough as not to break up in the sauce. Make sure your burner is low enough so that your sauce does not scorch during this process.
- Continue simmering until sauce reaches desired consistency and meatballs are cooked through.
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients make all the difference in the flavor of your dish, so use the freshest and highest-quality ingredients you can find.
- Don't overwork the meat mixture. Overworking can make the meatballs tough.
- Use a light touch when forming the meatballs. Packing the meat too tightly will also make them tough.
- Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to seal in the juices and give them a nice crust.
- Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will give them time to absorb all of the delicious flavors.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or bread.
Conclusion:
Italian meatballs are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your meatballs spicy, sweet, or savory, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Italian meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed.
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