Everyone wants to know how to make Italian Meatballs and this recipe is delicious, simple and sure to become a family favorite.
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This recipe is definitely a Stafford Family Favorite. I love to make it during the winter, its a perfect winter comforts food, filling, satisfying and great to serve to a crowd.
We like it best on Sundays to enjoy while we watch football. It is easy to assemble and your whole house smells divine all day long.
I like to bake the meatballs versus frying them in a pan, to help cut back on the fat, without sacrificing flavor. I scoop the meatballs off the baking sheet when they are finished and add them to a big pot of marinara sauce and put it on a low simmer, just to keep everything warm. Then throughout the day friends and family can grab a plate to enjoy. This also adds a great flavor to the marinara because your meatballs release more juices into the sauce while simmering.
For a family dinner serve with a salad and a crunchy loaf of Italian bread.
The extra can be frozen for a second dinner. Great on pasta or on a Chunky piece of bread for a Hoagie, with a bit more of Parmesan cheese for a topping.
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Italian Meatballs
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Large Bowl
- 2 large baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground veal
- Marinara sauce I use either San Marzano Vodka Sauce or Schiavone's Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Line two baking sheets with foil for easy clean up
- In one large bowl add eggs, milk, onion and garlic. Whip to comine.
- Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese, red pepper, salt and pepper. Stir until bread crumbs are soaked
- Add in the beef, pork, and veal. Use your hands to mix until it is evenly combined.
- For into 2"-3" balls and layout on baking sheets so that there is about 1" space in between your meatballs.
- Place baking sheets in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- You can serve on plate topped with marinara, pasta optional
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I agree, meatballs are one of the greatest dishes to make. I tend to make a big batch and freeze as well for those last minute dinners when we want something good but don’t have time to cook. They freeze perfectly!
Now that I finally know how to make these meatballs, the fella at the Italian market and I won’t be seeing so much of each other any more!
Oh, those look delish!
I love Italian food and your meatballs are making me hungry!
The ultimate comfort food with a healthy spin – fantastic recipe, Amy. Thanks.
Yummy meatballs. We have spaghetti with meatballs once a week … my husband is the cook! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
You have put me in the mood for meatballs! They look so tasty!
I can literally taste these right now… I love the blend of veal, pork, and beef, definitely going to give this recipe a try!
Hi Amy,
I just tried your Italian Meatball Recipe, and i have to say it turned out fantastic. The meatballs werent too dry and the sauce was very tasty. Thankyou for a great recipe
That is so great to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Oh my! Those look absolutely delicious and your photos are gorgeous.