ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Grandma "Sini" would make these meatballs for our traditional spaghetti dinner every Sunday. They freeze well, so bake an extra batch when time allows. Then combine with your favorite homemade or purchased sauce and serve over pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
Marinara sauce
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Soak bread in milk for 10 minutes; drain and squeeze bread. In a blender in food processor, combine the bread, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oil, salt, pepper and allspice; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the beef and sausage. Add bread mixture; mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add the meatballs and heat through. , Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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