Oven-Baked Sicilian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Oven-Baked Sicilian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 3 tablespoons dried currants; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage; hot cooked spaghetti

Servings: persons

2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons dried currants
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
hot cooked spaghetti

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk; let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in egg, cheese, onion, basil, pine nuts, currants, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4
Add in sausage; mix well.
5
Shape mixture into 24 meatballs; place meatballs in a 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
6
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink; drain off fat; serve with hot cooked spaghetti or if preparing as OAMC, cool meatballs.
7
OAMC-line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper; transfer meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.
8
Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm; place meatballs in a freezer bag.
9
Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
10
To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and add to your dish of choice until heated through.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Oven-Baked Sicilian 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.

Oven-Baked Sicilian Meatballs

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