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Italian Meatballs

Regarding the Italian meatballs, none of the recipes are like the one I learned from my family. My grandparents came from Sicily.

Ingredients:

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  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 3 or 4 pieces of bread, broken into small pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. rosemary (crushed)
  • 1 bay leaf (crushed)
  • 1/2 tsp. basil leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 1 clove of garlic minced finely

Directions:

Mix everything together and shape into balls and fry. I do not add oil, as the fat in the meat is sufficient. I use a non-stick pan. When they are browned, add to the spaghetti sauce and let them simmer until they are done. You can thank my Italian grandmother. You can add a handful of Parmesan cheese before mixing, for a richer taste.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Source: My Italian grandmother.

By Maya Lee from Redlands, CA

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Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! 101 Feedbacks
November 1, 20110 found this helpful

That is essentially the same recipe I use for meatloaf only that I add milk. Do you have a good recipe for sauce since your grandmother was Italian? I would love to have one.

 

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November 1, 20110 found this helpful

For added moisture/fluffiness many Italians add a bit of ricotta cheese, too.

 

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