Great Italian Meat Balls
Savor the classic flavors of Italy with this recipe for Great Italian Meatballs, a comforting dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are made with a rich blend of ground beef and pork, perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, and held together with eggs and breadcrumbs for the ideal texture. After a quick sear in olive oil to create a golden-brown crust, they’re simmered to perfection in a luscious marinara sauce, allowing every savory bite to soak up the goodness. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. Serve them over pasta, with crusty Italian bread, or as a stand-alone delight for a true taste of authentic Italian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 units Eggs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cups Marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, minced garlic, eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.
Using a spoon or your hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a plate or a baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the meatballs on all sides until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove the meatballs and set them aside.
In the same skillet, pour the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer. Gently add the meatballs to the sauce, spooning a bit of sauce over them to coat.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs cook in the sauce over low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serve the meatballs hot with your choice of pasta, crusty Italian bread, or on their own with additional sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.4 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 996 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 6581 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 193.7 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1256 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
