In the realm of culinary delights, Italian meatballs stand out as a testament to the ingenuity and passion of Italian cuisine. These tender and flavorful orbs of ground meat, meticulously crafted with a blend of spices, herbs, and breadcrumbs, have captured the hearts and palates of food lovers worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your family and friends, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for "my Italian meatballs" is an adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Grandma "Sini" would make these meatballs for our traditional spaghetti dinner every Sunday. They freeze well, so bake an extra batch when time allows. Then combine with your favorite homemade or purchased sauce and serve over pasta.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak bread in milk for 10 minutes; drain and squeeze bread. In a blender in food processor, combine the bread, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oil, salt, pepper and allspice; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the beef and sausage. Add bread mixture; mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add the meatballs and heat through. , Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs are a very easy to make, and since we skip the very messy step of pan-frying these before they hit the sauce, it becomes downright simple. Here I use a standard half-beef/half-pork mixture. You can substitute water or beef broth for the milk, if preferred.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h15m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Soak bread crumbs in milk in a small bowl for 20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot oil until translucent, about 20 minutes.
- Mix beef and pork together in a large bowl. Stir onions, bread crumb mixture, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian herb seasoning, and Parmesan cheese into meat mixture with a rubber spatula until combined. Cover and refrigerate for about one hour.
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Using wet hands, form meat mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 192.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 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
ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS
This recipe makes the most tender and tasty meatballs. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal. If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.
Provided by Dawn Fronius
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Combine with water and eggs. Add ground beef and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 135.2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 611.7 mg, Sugar 1 g
GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This recipe is from my Italian grandmother. The one change she made to get with the times was to use Ragu sauce instead of homemade, and she declared that it still tasted just as good. It's never failed to impress the people I make it for. My husband says these meatballs have forever ruined him to other people's, or even restaurant meatballs. The real secret is in the time you take to slowly cook the meatballs in the sauce. Don't skimp and just toss the sauce on and eat it. It will still taste good, but not anything like it should be. The raisins are meant to absorb the acidity and impart a little sweetness to the sauce. This recipe can easily be multiplied to feed more people.
Provided by Buckdawna
Categories Meat
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix ground beef, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parmesan cheese, and parsley until combined. Do not overwork meatball mixture.
- Make golfball size meatballs with meatball mixture.
- Brown meatballs in a frying pan over medium heat, or bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes, until cooked through.
- Combine browned meatballs in a pot with sauce and raisins.
- Cook covered, simmering gently over low heat, for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours, stirring gently occasionaly.
- If sauce becomes too thick over the course of cooking, a small amount of water can be added to thin it.
- Serve over spaghetti, on rolls, or however your heart desires.
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.
MY ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS
These turkey meatballs are moist and flavorful. Pan fry, bake, or cook from raw right into your favorite spaghetti sauce, as I do!
Provided by debbie eckstein
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl. Form meat mixture with wet hands into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter without handling or packing too hard.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes . An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 1 g
QUICK AND EASY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
This recipe is a combination of my two favourite meatball recipes. One of them being Recipe #143735. Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients, these are very easy to make!
Provided by Sweetness of Rose
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 20-25 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Mix all ingredients together well using your hands.
- Shape into 15-20 balls.
- Place balls in an ungreased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the juices run clear.
- Serve with your favourite pasta sauce, over spaghetti noodles, with a glass of red wine (optional)!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 1246.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 29.2
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
JUICY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
I make these meatballs and then freeze and take out what I need for that meal. I only cook my meatball in my sauce for about 30 minutes. If you like soft meatball these are for you.
Provided by School Chef
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 1 ounce, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine crumbs, cheese, seasonings, eggs and water, blend well.
- Add meat and mix together very well.
- Prepare cookie sheet with pan spray.
- Roll into balls.
- Place on sheet pan and bake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6
MY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
I have played around with different recipes and always seem to end up with these. They come out moist and hold their shape. I bake them in the oven which is easier for clean up and I can drain the fat out of them easier.
Provided by DianeNJ
Categories Meat
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 meatballs, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients with a large wooden spoon or fork or use your hands.(This adds the Love!). Incorporate it all together gently, being careful not to over mix. Form into 24 meatballs and place in a 9x13 metal baking pan. Bake for 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 206.5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 23.2
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the meatballs will be.
- Don't overwork the meat mixture: Overworking the meat will make the meatballs tough.
- Use a light hand when shaping the meatballs: Don't pack them too tightly, or they will be dense and dry.
- Brown the meatballs well before simmering them: This will help to develop their flavor and keep them from falling apart.
- Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving: This will help them to hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Italian meatballs are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are versatile and can be served in a variety of ways, from spaghetti and meatballs to meatball sandwiches. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious Italian meatballs at home that will impress your family and friends.
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