Best Nana Joanns Italian Meatballs Recipes

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NONNA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



Nonna's Italian Meatballs image

Nonna's Italian meatballs are my go to meatball recipe. It yields tender, juicy results that are full of amazing flavor. Your family will beg for these with spaghetti or in sandwiches!

Provided by Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2-3/4 cup bread crumbs
scant 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth (can substitute milk)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion (minced)
2 eggs
4 cloves garlic (pressed)
salt & pepper (to taste)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare a large baking sheet by covering it in tinfoil. This will make cleanup a breeze. Lightly spray it with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
  • Add the bread crumbs and broth to a small bowl, stir, and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Just until they've soaked up the liquid.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet, and heat over medium high heat. Add the onions, tossing them to coat, and cook until the onions are soft and have become translucent.
  • To a large mixing bowl add the meats, onions (once cool enough to touch), prepared bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, salt & pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and cheese (if using).
  • Just like with a meatloaf, use your hands and mix everything up until evenly mixed throughout. This may take anywhere from 2-5 minutes, but make sure everything's evenly incorporated.
  • Continue using your hands to form the meat mixture into meatballs, each approximately 1 1/2". Place them evenly out onto the prepared baking sheet until all the meat mixture's been used.
  • Bake the meatballs at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until all the meatballs have cooked through and there's no pink left in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 49 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NONNA'S TRADITIONAL MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield about 25 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork
1 1/4 cups milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Roasted Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
15 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the milk, eggs, garlic, basil, parsley, cayenne and salt. Process until pureed.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the meat and mix to combine. Then add breadcrumbs and Romano, and gently combine; be careful not to overwork the meat.
  • With the help of an ice cream scoop (for even sizing), shape the mixture into 2-ounce meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the meatballs for 30 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs to the Roasted Tomato Sauce and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a deep lasagna pan, add the garlic, anchovies, olive oil, red pepper flakes and salt. Place the pan on the stovetop and saute for 5 to 7 minutes to soften. Remove from the heat and add the canned tomatoes and oregano; mix well.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the tomatoes are nicely charred on top, 45 minutes. Let cool, then blend to your liking with an immersion blender; we like our sauce a bit chunky, but feel free to puree if you choose.

NANA JOANN'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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This comes from my Grandma Anna's kitchen

Provided by JoAnn Reyes @Buttercups1016

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound(s) ground beef
1/2 pound(s) ground pork
1 teaspoon(s) granulated or powdered garlic
1/2 cup(s) grated cheese
1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped basil(fresh optional)
1 cup(s) italian bread crumbs
2 medium eggs
0 pinch(es) salt and pepper
1/2-1 cup(s) olive oil
NANA JOANN'S ITALIAN MEAT BALLS.

Steps:

  • Place all above ingredients in large bowl(not oil).Mix well with clean hands,when done mixing wash hands.In large skillet pour in oil heat on medium heat.Make golf sized balls place one by one into heated skillet.When a golden brown put one by one in your sauce.Cook in sauce a hour or two

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