Italian Meatball Recipe
Indulge, in the simplicity of our Meatball Symphony. Picture a combination of half a pound each of ground beef, pork and veal mixed with eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and our own homemade Italian breadcrumbs. Give these meatballs a caramelized touch by searing them in olive oil. Let them simmer in a sauce made with crushed tomatoes, garlic and herbs for 45 minutes. It's not just a recipe; it's a fusion of ingredients that invites you to savor the taste of Italy with every single bite.
25 Servings
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork see notes
- 1/2 lb ground veal see notes
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 c Parmesan cheese grated into a powder
- 4 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1/4 c Italian breadcrumbs preferably homemade
- 1/4 c parsley finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Homemade Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Spanish onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped and sauteed
- 56 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 6 basil leaves sliced into strips
Instructions
Meatballs:
- Begin by mixing parts of ground beef, pork and veal, with eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley and Italian breadcrumbs.
- Form the mixture into meatballs that are approximately 1+1/2 inches in size.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and carefully brown the meatballs until they develop a color.
- Remove the meatballs from the pan. Set them aside for now.
Homemade Sauce:
- In the pan used for browning the meatballs, sauté chopped onion until it becomes soft. Then add minced garlic to the pan.
- Pour in 56 ounces of crushed tomatoes along with bay leaf, parsley leaves, red pepper flakes (if desired) salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
- Gently place the set-aside meatballs back into the sauce. Cover the pan. Let it simmer for 45 minutes to allow all flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Before serving your dish of meatballs, in homemade sauce stir in some thinly sliced strips of fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor.
- Enjoy your meal!
Notes
To add a variation, to our Italian Meatball Symphony you can easily replace the regular Italian breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives that are commonly found in your nearby grocery store. Just make sure to use Parmesan that comes from a facility dedicated to gluten-free production and opt for certified gluten-free tomato sauce. This simple modification will keep the flavors intact making it possible, for everyone. No matter their dietary preferences. To enjoy these tender meatballs.