GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mdrobel Robel
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. I love them!


James Buchheit
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! I will definitely be making them again.


Haider Haider
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Jamarrius Byrd
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These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times now and they are always a hit.


Smittie39
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. I love them!


Meer Jan
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! I will definitely be making them again.


Marvin Walker
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Mahabuba Bagom
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These meatballs are the best! I've made them several times now and they are always a hit.


Sami Lurka
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. I love them!


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These meatballs were a hit at my party! I will definitely be making them again.


Ricky Scott
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Riaz wafa
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had! They are so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Lucas Theodorou
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. I love that they can be made ahead of time and then reheated when I'm ready to serve them.


Title Examiner237
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love that they are made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Asmat Masood
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Djygj Duufk
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These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out so moist and flavorful. My family loved them and I will definitely be making them again.