Roman-Style Meatballs Recipe

Name: Roman-Style Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 4 ounces finely chopped prosciutto; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup grated parmesan-reggiano cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces finely chopped prosciutto
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices

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["inches a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk; let stand 10 minutes.", "In large bowl, combine prosciutto, beef, pork, eggs, cheese, parsley, oregano, 3 tablespoons basil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Add soaked bread crumbs and mix gently until combined. Divide into 1/4 cup portions; roll into balls. Set on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.", "Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 11"" skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate.", "In same pan, warm 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, cook one minute, Add tomatoes and juices; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons basil. Add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally and basting with sauce, until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer to platter."]

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup milk, 4 ounces finely chopped prosciutto, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Roman-Style 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.

Roman-Style Meatballs

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