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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 pounds 619g Recipe makes 1 1/2 pounds) |
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| Calories 1313 | ||
| Calories from Fat 758 | (57%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 84.3g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat 35.0g | 174% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 34.7g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | ||
| Trans Fat 4.2g | ||
| Cholesterol 486mg | 162% | |
| Sodium 2615mg | 108% | |
| Potassium 1654mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.0g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 8% | |
| Sugars 2.2g | ||
| Protein 107.2g | 214% | |
Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs
By: KITTENCAL
Aug 20, 2003
Cooking the meatballs in simmering pasta sauce will not only add so much extra flavor to the sauce the meatballs will be melt-in-your-mouth tender, you may of course oven-bake the meatballs for about 25 minutes, --- don't be afraid to add in more Parmesan cheese and a little more milk, there is no need to measure exactly, this recipe is pretty much foolproof, leftover cooked meatballs make a wonderful pizza topping just slice thinly and freeze until ready to use ----- these also make wonderful juicy burgers shaped into patties.
1 1/2 pounds
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (a mixture of 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork will work well also)
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or use enough to hold the meat together)
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste)
- 1-2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, I use 2 teaspoons seasoned salt)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup milk (can use up to 1/2 cup milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, or to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley)
Directions
1
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.2
Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).3
Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.4
Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).5
After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.6
**note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Mrs. Flanagan
On Nov 7, 2009
This is a really good meatball recipe! I use a "meatball" mix from my local grocery store, that included ground beef, veal and pork. I loved all the flavors. I will be using this as my meatball recipe. Thanks again for another keeper.
From: nome179er
On Nov 5, 2009
this is my new meatball recipe! i followed the recipe exactly and was sure glad i did. these are the best meatballs ever! i baked them in the oven and then had to try 1 when they were finished cooking. they were outstanding! this is my favorite recipe of yours. its wonderful! i got about 22 meatballs out of this mixture. thanks for posting such great recipes. you are a wonderful chef!
From: Tender Vittles
On Apr 26, 2005
EXCELLENT! I always wanted to cook meatballs, but never had a good recipe. My family LOVES these meatballs. This one is a keeper; a new Sunday tradition. I only used beef and pork and I put the meatballs on an ungreased cookie sheet and baked at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes and then threw them into a simmering sauce. Thanks for a great recipe!
From: cook4you
On May 12, 2005
First meatball attempt and they are delicious in spaghetti or as a sandwhich. Cooked in the spaghetti sauce gives the meatballs a nice texture and the parmesan cheese adds a delicious flavor. I used only beef and they came out wonderful.
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