Best 6 Meatballs And Gravy Campania Style Recipes

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In the heart of Campania, Italy, lies a culinary treasure that embodies the region's rich culinary heritage: meatballs and gravy. This delectable dish, known as "Polpette al Sugo alla Campana," is a symphony of flavors that has been passed down through generations.

Crafted with a blend of succulent ground beef and pork, the meatballs are seasoned with a savory mix of garlic, parsley, and pecorino cheese. Nestled in a velvety tomato sauce that simmers with the essence of fresh tomatoes, onions, and aromatic herbs, these meatballs become tender and infused with the flavors of the Campania countryside.

Accompanying the meatballs is a selection of irresistible pasta options, each offering a unique culinary experience. Whether you prefer the classic spaghetti, the hearty rigatoni, or the delicate penne, these pastas provide the perfect canvas for the rich and flavorful sauce.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the article also presents a delightful recipe for "Pasta al Pomodoro e Basilico," a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the simplicity of fresh tomatoes, basil, and the finest Italian pasta.

This comprehensive article provides detailed instructions for each recipe, guiding you through the process of creating these culinary masterpieces. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography, the article ensures that every home cook can recreate these authentic Campanian dishes in their own kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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"CHRISTMAS was the time when our family forgot about the food budget and splurged on one special meal. I can still see Grandmother making dozens of these little meatballs! The hint of spices gives them a savory taste that makes them authentically Norwegian."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
GRAVY:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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This Swedish meatballs recipe has been passed down from a Swedish grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter. They are the best Swedish meatballs I've ever tasted! Even better than Ikea®! Easy to make, full of flavor, swimming in the most amazing creamy gravy sauce!

Provided by JACANA

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

½ cup milk
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon heavy cream
1 large egg
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix milk, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cream, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and allspice together in a large bowl. Set aside to soak until bread crumbs have absorbed the milk, at least 10 minutes.
  • Mix in beef, pork, onion, and parsley, using your hands to mix until well combined. Roll into about 24 small meatballs or 16 larger meatballs.
  • Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in small batches until cooked through and browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil.
  • Add butter for gravy sauce to the pan juices. Melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and whisk until flour dissolves and turns brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, beef broth, cream, soy sauce, and Dijon. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine all of the flavors together. Continue to simmer until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add meatballs to the gravy. Toss gently to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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Try these Meatballs and Gravy if you're looking for the ultimate comfort food dinner! Homemade meatballs are smothered in the most delicious onion gravy - also known as Salisbury Steak Meatballs!

Provided by Nora from Savory Nothings

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
½ cup very finely diced onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Black pepper
oil ( for pan frying)
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion (halved and sliced)
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups beef broth (or more as needed; I usually do 2 cups but we do prefer a thin gravy)
salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • Shape meatballs: Add all ingredients for the meatballs (EXCEPT for the oil) to a large bowl. Mix well, then shape into firm meatballs (I use about 2 teaspoons of mixture per meatball).
  • Brown meatballs: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the meatballs in batches on all sides. Be very careful when flipping them - slide a spatula underneath to keep them from breaking up. Set browned meatballs aside on a plate.
  • Make the gravy: Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt, then add sliced onion and cook for 5-10 minutes, until very softened and golden brown. Stir in the flour, then stir in the beef broth until smooth.
  • Simmer gravy: Simmer gravy until thickened, then carefully add the meatballs and finish simmering until meatballs are done in the middle. Serve over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 898 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

GERMAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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These meatballs are in celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a quick meal. -Marshelle Greenmyer-Bittner, Lisbon, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
3-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup finely shredded uncooked peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SCANDI-STYLE MEATBALLS WITH GRAVY



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Serve meatballs Scandi-style with creamy gravy and sweet jam. Lingonberry jam can be hard to come by so we've made cranberry sauce here instead

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

75g breadcrumbs
50ml milk
300g beef mince, at least 12% fat
300g pork mince, at least 5% fat
1⁄2 tsp ground allspice
1⁄2 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
drizzle of vegetable oil
small handful of dill, leaves picked
mashed potato or chips, to serve (optional)
150g fresh or frozen cranberries
75g caster sugar
20g butter
1 heaped tbsp plain flour
400ml good-quality beef stock
50ml single cream
splash of Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 10 mins, or until the milk has been absorbed.
  • Combine the beef, pork, allspice, pepper, flour, Worcestershire sauce and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl, add the milk-soaked breadcrumbs and use your hands to squash everything together for a few minutes until well combined. Roll the mixture into meatballs about the size of a cherry tomato. Chill for at least 30 mins. Will keep covered and chilled for up to 24 hrs, or frozen for up to two months.
  • Make the berry sauce by cooking the cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan over a medium heat with a splash of water for 5-8 mins until the berries have burst and the sauce looks syrupy and glossy. Add a little more water if it becomes too thick. Leave to cool.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and have a baking tray to hand. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the meatballs, in batches if needed, for 8-10 mins until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer to the baking tray and bake in the oven for another 10 mins while you make the gravy.
  • Melt the butter in the same frying pan you fried the meatballs in (no need to wash it first) and stir in the flour. Sizzle for a minute or two, then slowly add the stock, whisking to make a smooth sauce. Bubble for 2-3 mins to allow the gravy to thicken, then add the cream and Worcestershire sauce and some seasoning. Tip the meatballs back into the sauce, scatter with the dill and serve with mash or chips, if you like, and the cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

QUICK N' EASY MEATBALLS N' GRAVY



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Make and share this Quick n' Easy Meatballs N' Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TXHomemaker

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground beef, salted & peppered
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 3/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Form ground meat into small meatballs and fry in frying pan until all sides are brown.
  • Pour off most of fat and add, mushroom soup, water& onion soup mix.
  • Simmer until gravy is thickened.
  • Serve over rice or cooked noodles.

Tips:

  • Fresh is Best: For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This includes using fresh herbs, vegetables, and meat.
  • Season Well: Don't be afraid to season your meatballs and gravy liberally. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per pound of meat.
  • Brown the Meatballs: Browning the meatballs before adding them to the gravy helps to develop their flavor and texture.
  • Simmer the Gravy: Let the gravy simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will help to develop its flavor and thicken it.
  • Serve with Pasta: Meatballs and gravy are traditionally served with pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine. However, you can also serve them with rice or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Meatballs and gravy is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make meatballs and gravy that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give this recipe a try. Buon appetito!

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