ITALIAN MEATBALLS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Italian Meatballs image

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

4 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
Marinara sauce
Hot cooked pasta

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.

Luzianna
[email protected]

I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Taslima Aktar
[email protected]

These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Salemkaan Doris
[email protected]

I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


sarangdharo gamingyt
[email protected]

These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Ryder Harper
[email protected]

I love these meatballs! They're so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Sheraz Jutt
[email protected]

These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Clinton Kigunzu
[email protected]

I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


yusuf ahmed
[email protected]

These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful.


reader gaming
[email protected]

I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Vuyisanani Xaba
[email protected]

These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Fff Yyy
[email protected]

I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Bangla_waz_371
[email protected]

These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


music ringtones
[email protected]

I love these meatballs! They're so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Ajen Liquors
[email protected]

These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Adigun Samson
[email protected]

I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Saba Ashraf
[email protected]

These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful.


Strobery Bunny
[email protected]

I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Frances Ozuna
[email protected]

These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


digital smile
[email protected]

I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Omar Yasser Elmekawey
[email protected]

These meatballs were absolutely delicious! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #beef     #oven     #european     #kid-friendly     #italian     #dietary     #oamc-freezer-make-ahead     #high-protein     #low-carb     #ground-beef     #high-in-something     #low-in-something     #meat     #taste-mood     #equipment     #number-of-servings     #4-hours-or-less