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Italian Meatballs are perfect with pasta or as a sandwich.
 

Over the years I’ve tried to make meatballs so many times. They would either turn out too hard or fall apart in the sauce

Or just be bland.

Well if you try enough recipes, you eventually find a good one.

And I did.

Italian Meatballs
adapted from Food.com

 

1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (I used dried)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parmigiana cheese

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl using your hands.

Roll into golf ball size balls.

Gently place in warmed sauce and let simmer for a minimum of 3 hours.

Serve over noodles or make a meatball sub.

3 to 4 meatballs depending on size of roll. Make sure to have enough sauce.

Top with provolone or mozzarella cheese, pop under the broiler for 1-2 minutes

Enjoy!

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When I was younger, I was constantly in the kitchen helping my mom bake. It was fun getting to play with the flour and always getting to lick the spoon. I’ve always expressed an interest in baking and now I feel that it’s the right time for me to take over. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree as well as a full-time aunt to the sweetest little kids (they might pop up in some of the posts). I’ve learned most of what I know about baking and cooking from my mom, and I am continuing to self-teach through trial and error, which means plenty of sweets to be eaten. Read more...

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  1. Sherrie says

    That’s very similar to the way I’ve been making them for years. However, I bake them at 425 for about 20 minutes (or until cooked through). I also use my Kitchen Aid to mix it all up (rather than my hands), and I use a small Pampered Chef to scoop them. 🙂 I just made a batch using two pounds of meat, and threw them in the freezer. 🙂 Glad you found a recipe that works!

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  2. The Harried Cook says

    That looks absolutely delicious! It is amazing when you find a meatball recipe that works for you… That sandwich looks SO good! Would love to give your meatball recipe a try sometime 🙂

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