Authentic Ancient Italian Mini Meatball Recipe
Discover the Authentic Ancient Italian Mini Meatball Recipe, a delightful combination of fresh ingredients that creates irresistibly tender and flavorful bites. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or meal prepping, these mini meatballs are incredibly versatile. Made with quality meat, aromatic herbs, and aged cheese, they embody the essence of traditional Italian cuisine. Enjoy them served over pasta, nestled in a hearty sub sandwich, or as a satisfying snack with your favorite dipping sauce. The simplicity of this recipe ensures that even beginner cooks can impress their family and friends. Treat yourself to this timeless comfort food that is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings (80 mini meatballs)
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1-2 slices Italian bread soaked in milk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, egg, cheese, salt, pepper, and soaked bread. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs using your hands.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs carefully without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook until golden brown on all sides (approximately 3 minutes per side). Remove using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mini meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg