ITALIAN PARMESAN MEATBALLS

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Cheesy meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce, finished with fresh basil and served with your favorite pasta shape.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 slices stale white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds meatloaf mix (beef, pork and veal or turkey)
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups prepared marinara sauce
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Grate the bread on the large holes of a box grater into coarse crumbs and put into a large bowl along with the milk and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk. Add the meatloaf mix, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and mix until just combined. Shape the meat mixture into 18 meatballs. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Bring the marinara sauce to a very light simmer in a large Dutch oven or large wide pot. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add half the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce as they are browned. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.
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Cristina Ruiz
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so moist and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese gave them a nice crispy crust. I will definitely be making these again.


Ssentume
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese gives them a nice crispy crust. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rylee Stevens
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of beef and pork, and the parmesan cheese gives them a nice crispy crust.


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


Precious Millar
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. But the flavor was still good.


malik khurmi
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I've made these meatballs a few times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have some on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Tanya Wood
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so moist and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese gave them a nice crispy crust. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdbilalsps Mdbillalsps
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese gives them a nice crispy crust. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jack Solano
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of beef and pork, and the parmesan cheese gives them a nice crispy crust.


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


Harmony Neeser
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. But the flavor was still good.


Danielle Berdaux
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I've made these meatballs a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have some on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Sudais Khakhil12
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! They were so moist and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese gave them a nice crispy crust. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and they were a hit with my family.