Magnifico Meatballs Recipe

Name: Magnifico Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Egg, Slightly Beaten; 3/4 cups Soft Bread Crumbs, Not Dried; 1/2 cups Onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Toasted Pine Nuts; 3 Tablespoons Snipped Fresh Basil Or 1 Tbs. Dried; 1/4 teaspoons Salt And Ground Pepper; 1 pound Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage; 1/2 pounds Fresh Ground Pork; 2 pinches Ground Fennel (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, onion, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil, salt, pepper and fennel, if using.
3
Add sausage and pork; mix well.
4
Shape into 24 meatballs (about golf ball size).
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Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan or whatever you have that will hold 24 meatballs.
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Bake about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reads 160 degrees.
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Drain on paper towels.
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If you are adding the meatballs to a red sauce you can cook the meatballs in the oven for about 15 minutes.
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Then add them to the sauce and simmer for a bit so that the flavors meld.
10
I personally do not use hot sausage but I do add a few pinches of red pepper flakes and sometimes a little garlic.

302

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Egg, Slightly Beaten, 3/4 cups Soft Bread Crumbs, Not Dried, 1/2 cups Onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Magnifico Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Magnifico Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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