Best 6 Marsala Meatballs Recipes

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**Marsala Meatballs: A Classic Italian Dish Made Easy**

Marsala meatballs are a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. The meatballs are made with ground beef, pork, or veal, and are simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce. The sauce is typically made with mushrooms, onions, and garlic, and is flavored with herbs and spices. Marsala meatballs can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are also a popular ingredient in pasta dishes and sandwiches.

This article provides three different recipes for Marsala meatballs. The first recipe is for a classic Marsala meatball that is made with ground beef and pork. The second recipe is for a lighter version of the dish that is made with ground turkey. The third recipe is for a vegetarian Marsala meatball that is made with lentils. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So whether you are looking for a classic Italian dish to impress your guests or a quick and easy weeknight meal, these Marsala meatball recipes are sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN MARSALA MEATBALLS



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I just love meatballs and these are a prefect spring dinner. I served over sauteed spinach and Oh my God amazing! These were ready in 30 minutes and a perfect one-pot dinner.

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 34m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 leaves fresh sage
1 pound ground chicken
1 egg
¼ cup almond flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large shallot, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup Marsala wine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons arrowroot flour

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in olive oil and heat until very hot. Add sage leaves; fry until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer sage leaves, using tongs, to a plate lined with paper towels. Remove skillet from heat, reserving oil.
  • Mix ground chicken, egg, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Form into balls using an ice cream scoop, a tablespoon, or your hands.
  • Reheat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, Marsala wine, butter, and arrowroot flour into the skillet. Cover and cook, stirring once, until sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 605.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN MARSALA MEATBALLS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons milk, room temperature
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Marsala wine
1 pound ground white meat chicken
1/4 cup grated pecorino, plus extra for serving
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 large shallot, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons flour
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, milk and 1 tablespoon Marsala. Leave to soak for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, pecorino, egg, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. With your hands, gently mix together the ingredients until just combined. Form the mixture into tablespoon-size balls and place on an oiled baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the meatballs are beginning to brown and are just barely cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a straight-sided skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mushrooms are brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for another 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the flour and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the 1/3 cup Marsala and stir until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve hot, garnished with grated pecorino.

MARSALA MEATBALLS



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Found this recipe in a magazine and changed it to my preferences.

Provided by Kathy Klein

Categories     Beef

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz ground beef chuck
12 oz sweet italian sausage
1/3 c breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 c chicken broth
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
12 oz baby portebello mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c marsala wine

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat broiler. Combine ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
  • 2. Form into meatballs (about 2 inches) and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until browned, about 7 minutes
  • 3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until the mushrooms are softened, about 8 minutes.
  • 4. Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir to coat. Stir in wine and bring to boil. Add 1 cup chicken broth and return to a boil.
  • 5. Reduce heat to medium and add the meatballs. Simmer stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes.
  • 6. Serve over noodles, mashed potatoes or pasta.

MEATBALLS WITH SAGE & MARSALA



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I have used Thyme rather than Sage in the past and it was just as good. This is an easy recipe with AMAZING results. Its perfect for company and quite impressive. You can use ground Turkey rather than Veal if you like. I don't know where I got this from. The cooking & prep times are just guesses. Serve this as a main dish with pasta, risotto, rice or potatoes as a side or part of a larger Italian meal after the Pasta course with a steamed vegetable on the side. Make sure you have some bread for cleaning that plate!

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground veal
1/4 cup breadcrumbs, moistened with milk (seasond is ok, the consistency should be that of hot breakfast cerial or polenta)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
12 fresh sage leaves
3 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
3/4 cup dry marsala
1/2 cup heavy cream (condenced milk works too, both whole and fat free)

Steps:

  • Mix together the veal, breadcrumbs and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Chop half the sage leaves and add them to the meat mixture.
  • Form into walnut sized balls and fry them in the butter until golden.
  • Add the Marsala and let it cook down until it begins to thicken.
  • Chop remaining sage and add to the sauce.
  • Season to taste.
  • Add cream and stir to combine, cooking for a few minutes longer until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • They can cook gently for hours if need be.

CREAMY MARSALA MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Creamy Marsala Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sjlnd

Categories     Meatballs

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) container Italian cheese, and herb cooking creme (Philadelphia)
1/4 cup marsala wine
1/4 cup milk
2 cups hot cooked angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients; shape into 16 meatballs, each about 2 inches in diameter. Place in 15x10x1 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 minute or until meatballs are done.
  • Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 6 minute or until tender, stirring frequently. Add cooking creme, wine and milk; cook and stir 2-3 minute or until heated through.
  • Add meatballs to skillet; sitr to evenly coat with sauce. Serve over pasta; top with parsley.

MEATBALLS IN MARSALA



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crustless Italian bread, torn into bits
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup (about) all-purpose flour
1 pound ground beef round
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped ham
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry marsala
1/2 cup homemade Meat Broth or store-bought beef broth

Steps:

  • 1 In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. 2 In a large bowl, place the bread, beef, eggs, cheese, ham, parsley, and salt and pepper. With your hands, thoroughly mix together all of the ingredients. Rinse your hands in cool water to prevent sticking, then lightly shape the mixture into eight 2-inch balls. Roll the balls in flour. 3 In a skillet large enough to hold all of the meatballs, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning them carefully with tongs, until nicely browned, about 15 minutes. Add the Marsala and the broth. Cook until the liquid is reduced and the meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Tips:

  • To ensure your meatballs are cooked evenly, make sure they are all the same size.
  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatball.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatball mixture. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
  • Be careful not to overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the meatballs over spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

These Marsala meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of ground beef and pork, along with the Marsala wine and mushrooms, creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these Marsala meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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