ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

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I haven't made these yet but I am intrigued by the ingredients. Please note that these meat balls should placed in a saucepan of your favorite tomato sauce and should simmer 1-2 hours after browning in skillet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Meat

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground round or 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
2 cups breadcrumbs, plain
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oregano
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 eggs
1 cup red wine
salt and pepper, to taste
olive oil (or bacon fat)

Steps:

  • Put all the above ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand until well blended.
  • Roll the meat into meatballs the size of golf balls.
  • Brown in skillet with olive oil or bacon fat.
  • Once meatballs are browned, place in a saucepan with tomato sauce and simmer 1-2 hours. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.6, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 145.4, Sodium 420.8, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 30.4

Omphile Lekunye
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Sufyan Jutt
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This is the worst meatball recipe I've ever tried.


Dexter Griffieth
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Augustine Yankuba
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These meatballs were a waste of time and ingredients.


Sowrav Sk
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my meatballs turned out really tough.


Nuhu Suleiman
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I would not recommend this recipe. The meatballs were dry and bland.


Kyle Alfred Kitula
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These meatballs were easy to make, but they didn't have much flavor.


Josh Swafford
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I thought the raisins and pine nuts were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mandah Jox
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


jim war
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


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


M Jessica
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Delicious! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the raisins and pine nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Noordeen Mustafah
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Robiul Hasan Sabbir
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I was skeptical about the raisins and pine nuts, but I'm glad I tried them. They really do add something special to these meatballs.


Ic Roland
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist and flavorful, and the raisins and pine nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Lida Molila
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These meatballs were a hit at my Italian-themed dinner party! The combination of raisins and pine nuts added a unique and delicious flavor.