Baked Meatballs
Baked Meatballs - guilt-free meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices and fresh grated cheese baked until beautifully browned on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Goes well with some pasta and tomato sauce or a family weeknight meal on its own!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ cup milk
- 2 sliced white bread
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ cup minced or grated onion ((drained) See notes)
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- ⅓ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (or parmesan) (, freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- Olive oil spray (or other oil spray)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2-3 teaspoons garlic
- 2 14- ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon curry ((optional))
- 1-2 cups broth (, beef or chicken )
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley ((for garnish))
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl mix together milk and bread to soften it. Set aside
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, pork , grated onions, garlic , parsley, basil, cheese, salt, white and black pepper, pepper flakes , egg and soften bread.
- 3
Lightly mix the meatballs with your hands and shape into balls about 12 balls – do not over mix. Store covered in refrigerator until needed.
- 4
Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper ; if desire top with a wire rack, optional. Arrange meatballs out in a single layer and spray with oil.
- 5
Bake meatballs at 375 Degrees until cooked through or browned, about 12-15 minutes
- 6
In a large saucepan, add about 1/4 cup oil, bring to medium heat.
- 7
Add chopped onion, thyme and garlic to perfume the oil, stir for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- 8
Next add tomato sauce, dried italian herbs, white pepper, paprika and curry powder. Continue for a few minutes cooking stirring to prevent any burns
- 9
Pour in about 1 cup or more broth . You may add more , if desired while cooking Bring to a boil then simmer to blend all the flavors- about 30 minutes or more –stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings, sauce consistency with water/stock and salt.
- 10
Serve warm over spaghetti and or crusty bread.