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GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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This recipe is from my Italian grandmother. The one change she made to get with the times was to use Ragu sauce instead of homemade, and she declared that it still tasted just as good. It's never failed to impress the people I make it for. My husband says these meatballs have forever ruined him to other people's, or even restaurant meatballs. The real secret is in the time you take to slowly cook the meatballs in the sauce. Don't skimp and just toss the sauce on and eat it. It will still taste good, but not anything like it should be. The raisins are meant to absorb the acidity and impart a little sweetness to the sauce. This recipe can easily be multiplied to feed more people.

Provided by Buckdawna

Categories     Meat

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 large garlic clove, minced (or 2 small cloves)
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 (26 ounce) jar Ragu tomato sauce, Old World Style Mushroom
5 raisins

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parmesan cheese, and parsley until combined. Do not overwork meatball mixture.
  • Make golfball size meatballs with meatball mixture.
  • Brown meatballs in a frying pan over medium heat, or bake at 375 degrees F for about 10 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Combine browned meatballs in a pot with sauce and raisins.
  • Cook covered, simmering gently over low heat, for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours, stirring gently occasionaly.
  • If sauce becomes too thick over the course of cooking, a small amount of water can be added to thin it.
  • Serve over spaghetti, on rolls, or however your heart desires.

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS - HEALTHY VERSION



Grandma's Italian Meatballs - Healthy Version image

I've converted my Grandmas delicious Italian meatballs into a slightly healthier version. Sure doesn't lack in flavor though. Every time I've made it for family/friends, they can't tell the difference!

Provided by BellaBooDaisy

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 5 meatballs per person, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey (90 to 95% lean) or 1 lb lean ground beef (90 to 95% lean)
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon morton lite salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup egg substitute, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 20 1 ½ inch balls. Place in ungreased rectangular pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 296.1, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 34.2

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