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Italian-Meatball-Recipe

Italian Meatball

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These Italian Meatballs deliver irresistible flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them perfect for a quick dinner. Using ground pork and beef combined with fresh herbs and simple ingredients, it’s comfort food at its best!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup finely torn fresh white bread, crusts removed or fine italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 4 tsp minced garlic from about 4 large cloves
  • 2 cans diced, crushed, or whole tomatoes, with juices 28 oz each
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda secret ingredient – trust me!
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil optional
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp minced fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil for frying
  • fresh basil
  • a splash soy sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the torn bread and milk, allowing it to sit while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté the onions until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. In the large bowl with the milk and bread, mix in tomatoes, kosher salt, baking soda, and optional basil.
  4. Add the eggs, ground pork, and ground beef to the mixture, along with grated cheese, parsley, oregano, remaining salt, and black pepper. Combine well without overmixing.
  5. Form the mixture into meatballs, then place them onto a baking sheet.
  6. In the same skillet, add oil for frying. Brown the meatballs in batches until golden on all sides, then transfer to a baking dish.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
  8. Serve with fresh basil or a splash of soy sauce, if desired.

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Notes

For a deeper flavor, let the meatballs rest in the sauce for a few minutes before serving.
Using fresh herbs truly enhances the flavors; feel free to mix and match based on availability.
Adjust baking time based on the size of the meatballs.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking and Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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