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Super Moist Italian Meatballs

Super Moist Italian Meatballs prepared dish

Tender, juicy Italian meatballs simmered directly in tomato sauce for maximum flavor and moisture. The extra eggs and gentle sauce cooking keep them especially soft and rich. Serve over pasta or on hoagie rolls for meatball subs.

This recipe is Italian style, dinner, scaled for 9 servings, with 25 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 70 min · Serves: 9

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include red wine, garlic cloves, italian-style breadcrumbs, ground beef.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 9 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup red wine
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 56 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and red wine.
  2. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch meatballs.
  4. Pour the tomato sauce into a large pot or deep skillet and bring it to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the meatballs one at a time to the sauce.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
  7. Serve over pasta or on hoagie buns for meatball subs.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 367
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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