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italian meatballs in red sauce with melted mozzarella on toasted bun
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Old World Italian Meatballs

Servings 48 meatballs
Calories 43kcal
Author Grativibe

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk (whole)
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh italian flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated (½ cup = 2.5 oz)
  • 1 pound ground chicken 93% lean
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean

Instructions

  • Make a large pot of red sauce, and have it simmering and ready to go.
    OR
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

SLOW COOK IN RED SAUCE

  • Mix all meatball ingredients (in order) in a large bowl by hand.
  • Using leveled-off 1.5 ounce (3 tablespoons) scoop, form about 48 meatballs and drop into sauce.
  • Simmer for 2-3 hours, only stirring occasionally and very gently, until internal temperature of meatballs reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Serve over pasta or nestle meatballs in some Italian rolls and cover with grated cheeses.

BAKE IN OVEN

  • Using leveled-off 1.5 ounce (3 tablespoons) scoop, form about 48 meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on parchment-lined baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until golden brown and center of meatballs reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg