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Authentic Italian-Style Meatballs – Tender, Juicy & Full of Flavor

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Tender, juicy Italian-style meatballs made with a blend of beef and pork, fresh herbs, parmesan, and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Classic, comforting, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 lb ground pork

  • 2 slices white bread (crust removed)

  • ⅓ cup whole milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ cup grated parmesan

  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp pepper

  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp sugar (optional)

  • Basil (fresh or dried), pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Soak bread in milk, mash into paste.

  • Mix all meatball ingredients gently. Roll into balls.

  • Sear meatballs in olive oil until browned. Set aside.

  • Sauté onion and garlic in same pan. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, sugar.

  • Add meatballs to sauce. Simmer on low for 30–40 minutes.

  • Serve with pasta, bread, or polenta.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix meat for tender texture.

  • Can freeze raw or cooked meatballs.

  • Bake instead of pan-frying if preferred.

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