Best Meatball The Little Italy Recipe By Tasty Recipes

TRADITIONAL SICILIAN MEATBALLS (PRUPETTI)

Steps:

• Place the bread crumbs in a medium sized bowl, pour milk over them and toss to combine. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl combine the ground meat, cheese, parsley, garlic, eggs, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Squeeze excess milk from the bread crumbs and add to the meat mixture. Use your hands to gently combine all the ingredients.
• Shape into 24 meatballs and place on the prepared pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare the sauce. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil on medium heat, add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and and red pepper flakes. continue cooking for 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes before pouring in the tomato purée. Pour about 2 cups of water in the jar to rinse out remaining sauce and add to the sauce pan.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste and basil leaves. Bring to a simmer and nestle the baked meatballs in the sauce. Let simmer partially covered for 2-21/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• When ready to serve, transfer the meatballs to a large bowl. Boil your favorite pasta, toss with the tomato sauce and serve as a first course. Serve meatballs as a second course with tossed salad and/or side vegetable dishes.

MEATBALL: THE LITTLE ITALY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the tagliatelle and return the water to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 9 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer.
• Serve the pasta with the meatballs, sauce, and mozzarella.
• Enjoy!

EASY AND TASTY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1.Add all ingredients into a large bowl.
• 2.Knead / Mix all ingredients together with clean hands.
• 3.Chill mixture for 30 minutes or until firm.
• 4.Build meatballs using a 1 TBSP cookie dough scooper, and Hand-roll into balls.
• 5.Place into cast-iron frying pan (you can snugly fit them in if needed).
• 6.Set heat to medium, add 1/4 cup of water and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• 7.Remove cover and begin turning meatballs. As the remaining water evaporates, the edges of the meatballs will become crispy and brown. Turn frequently until all sides are seared.
• 8.This is the best part - As the cook you are responsible to ensure the meat is cooked through. So pop one out and cut it in half. If there is ANY pink showing then it isn't ready. If not, then do a "quality control check" with a bit of red sauce you may have simmering at the same time. Be careful though - they taste best out of the pan and multiple checks will draw attention from the family.