Jq Meat Balls for Spaghetti Sauce
Transform your spaghetti night into a gourmet experience with these irresistibly tender and flavorful Jq Meat Balls for Spaghetti Sauce! This recipe combines a savory mix of ground beef and Italian sausage for a perfect balance of richness and spice. Infused with garlic, oregano, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese, these meatballs are bursting with classic Italian flavors. Gently pan-seared for a golden crust, they’re finished to perfection simmering in your favorite marinara sauce, soaking up all that delicious tomato goodness. Quick to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd, these meatballs are the ultimate complement to a steaming plate of spaghetti. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this easy meatball recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk.
Add ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1- to 1.5-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on a plate or tray.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil, or, if you're directly adding them to spaghetti sauce, transfer them straight to the simmering sauce.
Simmer the meatballs in your spaghetti sauce over low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked through and tender.
Serve the meatballs with your preferred pasta, topped with sauce and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*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.
