"Italian" Meatballs Recipe
This is an easy economical recipe that can be adapted to your favorite meat and herb.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (you may use 1/2 pork, veal or turkey)
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped very fine
- 1 large onion, chopped fine
- 1 egg
- 1 package dry Good Seasons Zesty Italian Dressing
- 2 T canola oil for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except oil with your hands.
- Do not over-mix or your meatballs will be tough.
- Roll mixture into 24 meatballs.
- Saute in canola oil until just brown.
- Place the meatballs on a lined cookie sheet.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven to paper towels to absorb and fat.
- Re-warm meatballs in your choice of marinara sauce and serve over your favorite pasta.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 146g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 350 | |
| Calories from Fat 153 | 44% |
| Total Fat 17.09g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 5.93g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium 320mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 28.56g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 3.28g | 2% |
| Protein 19.26g | 31% |
