Old-Fashioned Meatballs in Red Sauce

Health score
3%
Old-Fashioned Meatballs in Red Sauce
45 min.
12
177kcal

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Welcome to a culinary journey that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals right to your table! Our Old-Fashioned Meatballs in Red Sauce is a delightful dish that evokes nostalgia and comfort, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal that serves 12, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or meal prepping for the week ahead.

Imagine sinking your teeth into tender, juicy meatballs made from a blend of ground round and sweet Italian sausage, seasoned to perfection with garlic and Pecorino Romano cheese. Each bite is enveloped in a rich, flavorful red sauce, crafted from crushed tomatoes that add a vibrant touch to the dish. The combination of savory and slightly sweet flavors will transport you back to cherished family dinners, where laughter and good food go hand in hand.

This recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a balanced meal with a caloric breakdown that keeps you energized throughout the day. Whether you serve it over pasta, with crusty bread, or on its own, these meatballs are sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s create a dish that will become a beloved staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs plain dry
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • large garlic clove minced
  • pound ground round (15 percent fat)
  • 0.5 pound sausage sweet italian
  • 0.3 cup pecorino cheese grated
  • 1.8 cups canned tomatoes canned crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Remove ground round and sausage from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking, if possible.
  2. Place bread crumbs in large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup water. When absorbed, blend together with eggs, garlic, 1/4 cup grated Romano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  4. Add meats to bread crumb mixture and combine well with fork. Form into 12 even balls.
  5. Lay in 1 layer in 8 x 14-inch baking dish so each is separated by about 1 inch.
  6. Stir 1/4 cup water into crushed tomatoes and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Pour tomatoes over and around meatballs.
  8. Sprinkle tops with remaining 1 1/3 tablespoons grated Romano.
  9. Bake in center of oven until meatballs are just cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  10. Serve hot.
  11. We substituted ground sirloin for the ground round in this recipe and added 1/8 teaspoon salt to the meat mixture and 1/8 teaspoon salt to the sauce. We recommend baking the meatballs in a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish until they are just cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein29.77%
Fat58.45%
Carbs11.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.25
Glycemic Load
0.83
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
8.3421738510546%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.04kcal
8.85%
Fat:11.41g
17.55%
Saturated Fat:4.42g
27.62%
Carbohydrates:5.17g
1.72%
Net Carbohydrates:4.36g
1.58%
Sugar:1.79g
1.99%
Cholesterol:69.1mg
23.03%
Sodium:275.48mg
11.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.07g
26.14%
Selenium:14.65µg
20.94%
Vitamin B12:1.11µg
18.57%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.4%
Vitamin B3:3.17mg
15.86%
Phosphorus:149.03mg
14.9%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.69%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.24%
Iron:1.83mg
10.18%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.74%
Potassium:292.95mg
8.37%
Copper:0.12mg
6.11%
Calcium:59.99mg
6%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.89%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.63%
Magnesium:20.7mg
5.17%
Vitamin C:3.78mg
4.58%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.32%
Folate:15.23µg
3.81%
Fiber:0.82g
3.26%
Vitamin A:127.05IU
2.54%
Vitamin K:2.46µg
2.35%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious