Mom's Easy Traditional Italian Meatballs
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An Italian in my Kitchen · by Rosemary Molloy★ 4.5 (77)

Mom's Easy Traditional Italian Meatballs

NUTRITION · PER SERVING65M COOK
CAL 8%·PRO 18%
CARBS 6G16% OF CAL
1G FIBER2G SUGAR3G OTHER
FAT 11G61% OF CAL
4G SAT7G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Homemade Italian meatballs simmered in a tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and parmesan. Tender and flavorful from a combination of beef, breadcrumbs, and fresh seasonings. A versatile classic.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 14
  • ¼-½ cup milk (2% or heavy)
  • 2-3 slices bread ((remove crusts, I use day old Italian and if it is extra thick use 2 slices))
  • 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 -2 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups tomato puree* (passata) ((450 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 - 1½ teaspoons oregano
  • 1 - 1½ cups water ((236 - 354 grams))
PREP
15M
SODIUM
314MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.