The Best Italian Meatballs – Authentic and Homemade
Experience the rich, comforting flavors of Italy with The Best Italian Meatballs – Authentic and Homemade. This delightful recipe features tender meatballs crafted from a perfect blend of ground beef, fresh bread crumbs, and aromatic spices. Ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or as a cozy meal at home, these meatballs are versatile enough to be enjoyed over pasta, in sandwiches, or even on their own. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll love how easy it is to prepare this traditional dish that will become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or half ground beef and half ground pork)
- 1 oz parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz can whole tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing minced garlic in olive oil in a skillet. Add crushed and pureed tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, and salt; simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, garlic, parmesan cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and salt. Mix gently without overworking the mixture.
- Form uniform meatballs (about 1.5 inches) using wet hands and place them on a baking sheet.
- Brown meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer browned meatballs into the simmering tomato sauce and let them cook together on low heat for at least an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg