Best Basic Italian Meatballs Recipes

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ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS



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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

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds ground beef

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

QUICK AND EASY ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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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

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground medium Italian sausage
3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

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

SIMPLE ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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The best easy meatballs that are tender & full of flavor. Simple Italian meatballs are made with beef, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs & ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon parsley (or ½ tablespoon chopped fresh)
½ teaspoon salt
1-2 dashes black pepper
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓-½ cup broth (vegetable or beef)

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 and the meatballs, brown on all sides turning often. Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes. Add the broth, cover and cook on medium/low heat for approximately 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Stir occasionally to make sure the meatballs don't burn. Remove the lid and cook 2-3 minutes on high to thicken slightly. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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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

1 pound ground beef ((500 grams))
1 large egg
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic minced
½-1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1-2 dashes black pepper
¼ cup milk (I used 2%) ((60 grams))
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1½ cups tomato puree/passata ((338 grams))
¼-½ teaspoon salt
4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ cup water ((60 grams))

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

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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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

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

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

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