Best 6 Rosemary Meatballs Recipes

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Rosemary meatballs are a classic Italian dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of rosemary, garlic, and Parmesan cheese gives these meatballs a delicious and savory flavor. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a sandwich. No matter how you choose to serve them, rosemary meatballs are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AIR-FRYER ROSEMARY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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These air-fryer meatballs were created as hors d'oeuvres for a friend's wedding and became an instant hit. Now we enjoy them often at our house. —Steve Hansen, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
Pretzel sticks, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute garlic with curry powder until tender, 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a bowl, combine egg, pimientos, bread crumbs, parsley, rosemary and garlic mixture. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket; cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 7-10 minutes. If desired, serve with pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ROSEMARY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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This recipe was created as an hors d'oeuvre for a friend's wedding and became an instant hit and family treasure. Enjoy! -Steve Hansen, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
Pretzel sticks or toothpicks, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sauté garlic with curry powder until tender, 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a bowl, combine egg, pimentos, bread crumbs, parsley, rosemary and garlic mixture. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until cooked through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with pretzels.

Nutrition Facts :

ROSEMARY MEATBALLS



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We did side-by-side tastings with meatballs: one included panko and the other, regular breadcrumbs. The ones with panko were much lighter -- and tastier!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces ground beef chuck
8 ounces ground pork
1 1/2 cups panko
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups homemade or store-bought tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, panko, egg, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix just until combined (do not overmix). Using a level 1/4-cup measure for each, form mixture into 12 meatballs. Note: Use a 1/4-cup measure per meatball to ensure uniform size. For easy cleanup, place on a sheet of parchment or waxed paper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high. Add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Tilt skillet away from you, and pour in tomato sauce. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve meatballs and sauce, garnished with more rosemary, if desired.

ROSEMARY SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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The addition of rosemary and meatballs make this a new and interesting version of typical split pea soup. I like to serve it as a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3 tablespoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups dried split peas, rinsed
MEATBALLS
1/2 pound ground turkey breast
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large kettle or Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion, garlic and rosemary in butter until tender. Add broth, peas and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until peas are soft. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. , For meatballs, combine pork or turkey, rosemary and pepper. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a skillet, brown meatballs until no longer pink. Ladle half of the cooled soup into a blender or food processor; puree. Return soup to the kettle along with the meatballs and heat through.

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PORK MEATBALLS WITH ROSEMARY



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Volumes have been written about ''new'' combinations of sauces and flavors for the delight of those who dine on pasta. We find this laudatory and have ourselves introduced ''new'' flavors for pasta. There are times, however, when we still have a slight craving for one or another of the basics, such as spaghetti with meatballs. These meatballs are easy to prepare and go well with the tomato sauce, the preparation of which we have also detailed. A bit of gustatory nostalgia never hurt anyone at the table.

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound ground lean pork
4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 pound mushrooms, finely chopped, about one cup
1 teaspoon finely chopped dried rosemary
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon dried, hot red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup flour
5 cups tomato sauce, approximately (see recipe)
1 pound spaghetti, cooked to the desired degree of doneness

Steps:

  • Put the pork in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan, and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the mushrooms and cook until they give up their liquid. Continue cooking until liquid evaporates.
  • Add the mushroom mixture to the meat. Add the rosemary, salt and pepper to taste, bread crumbs, egg and pepper flakes. Blend well with the hands.
  • Shape the mixture into 18 balls. Dredge the balls in flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat enough of the remaining oil in a skillet to reach a depth of about one-eighth inch. Add the balls and cook, turning as they brown, until browned all over. Add the balls to the tomato sauce and cook about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 648, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1147 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROSEMARY VEAL MEATBALLS



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These savory appetizer meatballs, seasoned with rosemary and garlic, get a touch of sweetness from chopped golden raisins. They will be a hit at your next gathering. -Rhonda Maiani, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain yogurt
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing
1 garlic clove, minced
MEATBALLS:
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup golden raisins, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground veal
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, artichokes, salad dressing and garlic; cover and refrigerate until serving. , For the meatballs, in a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, raisins, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Crumble veal over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in small batches until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Season the meatball mixture liberally with rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as oregano, thyme, or basil.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce for the meatballs. A homemade sauce is always best, but you can also use a store-bought sauce if you're short on time.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Rosemary meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, and are seasoned with rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. The meatballs are browned in a skillet and then simmered in a tomato sauce until they are cooked through. Rosemary meatballs can be served with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

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