Best Nana Joanns Italian Meatballs Recipes

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CLASSIC ITALIAN MEATBALLS



Classic Italian Meatballs image

This easy and simple recipe produces a soft and tender meatball. One of the best Classic Italian Meatball Recipes.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef ((500 grams))
1 large egg
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic minced
½-1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1-2 dashes black pepper
¼ cup milk (I used 2%) ((60 grams))
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic minced
1½ cups tomato puree/passata ((338 grams))
¼-½ teaspoon salt
4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ cup water ((60 grams))

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Slowly add the milk until you have a soft compact mixture.Form the mixture into small balls.
  • In a large pan add the olive oil, garlic, tomato puree/passata, salt, fresh basil, oregano and water. Mix to combine.
  • Add the meatballs and gently mix to cover them in sauce. Cover the pan and cook on low/medium (more low than medium) heat for approximately 15- 20 minutes, uncover and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If you find the sauce thickening too much then add a little more water.
  • Serve immediately as a main dish or over your favourite al dente pasta. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NANA JOANN'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS



Nana JoAnn's Italian meatballs image

This comes from my Grandma Anna's kitchen

Provided by JoAnn Reyes @Buttercups1016

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound(s) ground beef
1/2 pound(s) ground pork
1 teaspoon(s) granulated or powdered garlic
1/2 cup(s) grated cheese
1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped basil(fresh optional)
1 cup(s) italian bread crumbs
2 medium eggs
0 pinch(es) salt and pepper
1/2-1 cup(s) olive oil
NANA JOANN'S ITALIAN MEAT BALLS.

Steps:

  • Place all above ingredients in large bowl(not oil).Mix well with clean hands,when done mixing wash hands.In large skillet pour in oil heat on medium heat.Make golf sized balls place one by one into heated skillet.When a golden brown put one by one in your sauce.Cook in sauce a hour or two

NONA'S MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds ground meat, preferably ground sirloin, or ground round
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 cloves minced garlic
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Oil, for frying
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) can tomato puree
1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16-ounce) can water (use sauce can)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and form into 2-inch balls. (Makes about 18 meatballs.) Heat a large pan coated with oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until well browned. Reserve.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, parsley and garlic, and saute until tender. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato sauce, and water and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat; add the meatballs and simmer, uncovered 2 to 3 hours.

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