Best 8 Pork Meatballs Ala Italian Recipes

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Pork meatballs are a classic Italian dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a mixture of ground pork, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and are typically served with a tomato sauce. This article provides three different recipes for pork meatballs, each with its own unique flavor.

The first recipe is for traditional Italian pork meatballs. These meatballs are made with a combination of ground pork, beef, and veal, and are flavored with garlic, onion, and parsley. They are then simmered in a tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and oregano.

The second recipe is for pork meatballs with a spicy kick. These meatballs are made with ground pork, bread crumbs, eggs, and a variety of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. They are then baked in the oven until cooked through and served with a spicy tomato sauce.

The third recipe is for pork meatballs with a tangy glaze. These meatballs are made with ground pork, bread crumbs, eggs, and a mixture of Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. They are then baked in the oven until cooked through and served with a tangy glaze made with honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile pork meatballs. They are perfect for a weeknight meal, a party appetizer, or a special occasion dinner.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY ITALIAN PORK MEATBALLS



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These easy, versatile oven-baked pork meatballs get their bold flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese and a dash of red pepper. Serve them with our quick marinara dipping sauce as an appetizer, or pop them in a hoagie bun or on top of your pasta for quick, delicious dinners!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Crushed Tomatoes Fire Roasted, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 medium fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 meatballs (1 1/2-inch); place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, make sauce by heating oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the basil leaves; heat to simmering. Stir; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to blender. Vent blender top, and cover with kitchen towel. Blend sauce 40 to 45 seconds or until garlic and basil are blended with tomatoes. Serve sauce warm with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK MEATBALLS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE



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You can't beat a comforting bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and this version is superhealthy too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

450g pork mince
1 small apple , peeled, cored and grated
1 small garlic clove , crushed
25g fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
250g spaghetti , to serve
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
400g can chopped tomato
3 roasted red peppers (from a jar), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

PORK MEATBALLS



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 to 25 meatballs, approximately

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds ground pork (lean but not too lean), cut from the pork shoulder
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili flakes
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup tightly packed curly parsley leaves with stems, washed, dried and chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup bread crumbs, toasted
1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus 1 tablespoon for testing
My Mother's Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large yellow onions, peeled, halved and diced
10 cloves garlic, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt
3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups water, divided, plus more as needed
1 cup basil leaves, washed
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Add the meat to a large bowl, spread it out and season with salt, to taste. Add the remaining ingredients leaving the bread crumbs until last. Mix until all the ingredients are combined. Create a small patty and test it in a small saute pan in 1 tablespoon of oil. When browned on both sides, taste and re-season the meat mixture, if needed. Roll the mixture into about 20 to 25 or so balls that are about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, shut off the heat to avoid splattering, add the meatballs in a single layer and spread them somewhat apart so they have a chance to brown instead of steam. You may need to do this in batches. Brown the meatballs, over high heat, turning them so they brown all around. Treat them like hamburgers and cook them until they are medium-rare, about 3 to 5 minutes. Touch them to make sure they are still tender in the center. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove them from the pan to a tray and cook off the remaining balls, if needed.
  • Add the meatballs to the hot tomato sauce and allow them to bubble slightly and simmer over very low heat for a few minutes. Shut off the heat and allow the mixture to rest for a few additional minutes before serving.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar and season with salt, to taste. Stir in the carrots and re-season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, and then add canned tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add half of the water to prevent the veggies from getting too dry and continue cooking another 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. The tomatoes should be fairly broken down and the flavors coming together. Add remaining water, as needed, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. The sauce cooks about as long as it takes to make the meatballs from start to finish, about 45 minutes. Stir in the basil leaves and season with Parmesan.

PORK MEATBALLS



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This big-batch recipe makes enough meatballs and sauce for two meals -- use the leftovers in our Meatball Pita Pizzas or Meatball Sandwiches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium zucchini
1 large yellow onion, halved
3/4 cup medium-grind bulgur
1 3/4 pounds ground pork
2 large eggs
3/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves (from 1 bunch)
5 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 large tomatoes (about 4 pounds), seeded and chopped
3/4 pound spaghetti
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Shred zucchini and half the onion; squeeze out liquid and, in a large bowl, mix with bulgur, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup oregano, and half the garlic. Season with salt and pepper and form into 2-inch meatballs (22 to 24 total).
  • In a heavy pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high. In batches, cook meatballs until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Discard oil; wipe out pot.
  • Add olive oil to pot. Chop remaining onion and add, along with remaining garlic; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup oregano, and meatballs; cook until meatballs are cooked through and tomatoes have cooked down, 15 to 20 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer 10 to 12 meatballs and 1 cup sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate, up to 3 days.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Serve with remaining meatballs, sauce, and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

PORK MEATBALLS



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This recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and they were part of our traditional dinner on Shrove Tuesday, served with homemade gnocchi. -Joan Newberry, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground pork
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 2-in. balls. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Place meatballs in the broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 15 minutes long or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

RAO'S MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE



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This is one of the signature dishes at Rao's, the East Harlem red-sauce joint that is best-known for a loyal, boldface-name clientele that makes it difficult to get a table. The restaurant now has satellites in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Provided by Adam Nagourney

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces salt pork, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 28-ounce cans imported Italian crushed tomatoes
6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces
Pinch of dried oregano
Salt and ground black pepper
1 pound ground lean beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, lightly smashed

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, then add the salt pork. Sauté until fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard salt pork. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté just until softened. Add tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 45 minutes. Add the basil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Make the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, veal and pork. Add the eggs, cheese, parsley and minced garlic, then salt and pepper as desired. Add the bread crumbs and mix well. Slowly add up to 2 cups water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is moist; all the water may not be needed. Shape into 1 1/2 -inch meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and sauté until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes, then discard the garlic. Working in batches and taking care not to crowd the pan, add meatballs and fry until undersides are brown and slightly crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and brown the other sides, about 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked meatballs to paper towels to drain, then add to the marinara sauce. Mix gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1086, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1472 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK AND RICOTTA MEATBALLS



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Ricotta is the secret to tenderness in these all-purpose meatballs. Serve them plain, with a marinara sauce for dipping, or simmer the meatballs in tomato sauce for serving over spaghetti. Ground chicken is a great alternative and will yield cheesier tasting meatballs.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     lunch, weekday, meatballs, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup/4 ounces whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup/2 ounces grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 pound ground pork

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and use your hands to gently mix.
  • Shape the meat into 12 equally sized balls (about 2 1/4 inches in diameter). Arrange on a greased rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 476, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 424 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

PORK MEATBALLS ALA ITALIAN



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A delicious blend of Italian flavors with a homemade flair! I made this one night for my husband and mother (2 of my worste critics) and they loved it. A marriage of the sweet and savory, this recipe is sure to please!

Provided by Briar Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb pork sausage
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4-1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 red bell pepper
1/2 vidalia onion
1 zucchini
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Make the homemade noodles (recipe #27344)earlier with parsley and have them ready before you begin. In mixing bowl combine Pork, egg, milk, Worcestershire, oats, garlic powder, Italian herbs, bullion and mix thoroughly. Cook in a 350ºF Oven for 35 to 40 minute.
  • Cut Bell Pepper, Vadalia onion and zuccini into slices and set aside. Begin to boil a pot of water for noodles. When water for noodles is just simmering, take out large skillet and heat on medium high. Once the skillet is warm, put about 2 Tbl. Of butter in pan and add all the vegetables into it. As they sautee in pan, add noodles to now boiling water in pot.
  • Once vegetables are done, turn off heat and add cooked meatballs to pan. Then add Sour Cream, bullion and milk to pan creating a savory sauce for the dish. Remove noodles from heat and water once al dante and mix in a little butter to stop them from sticking together.
  • Serve hot with favorite fruit side dish.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork: Use a combination of ground pork shoulder and ground pork loin for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the meatballs well: Be generous with the herbs and spices, as they will help to flavor the meatballs throughout.
  • Use bread crumbs or rice: Bread crumbs or rice will help to bind the meatballs together and keep them moist.
  • Don't overmix the meatballs: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering: Browning the meatballs will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
  • Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce: The sauce will help to keep the meatballs moist and flavorful. Use a sauce that you enjoy, such as a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or a broth-based sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs hot: Meatballs are best served hot, so make sure to serve them right away.

Conclusion:

Pork meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways. They are perfect for appetizers, main courses, or even sandwiches. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make delicious pork meatballs at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give these pork meatballs ala Italian a try. You won't be disappointed!

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