Spicy Italian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spicy Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater; 2 whole eggs; Splash of milk; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil, for frying; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, diced; Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Crushed red pepper, as needed; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
2 whole eggs
Splash of milk
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crushed red pepper, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Special equipment: a chafing dish, optional, and 70 to 80 frilly toothpicks
2
For the meatballs: Combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ricotta, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, eggs, milk and black pepper in a bowl.
3
Mash with your hands until thoroughly combined.
4
Form into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
5
Set in the fridge for 1 hour.
6
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Brown the meatballs in batches until nice and deep golden, then move them to a plate.
8
For the sauce: Into the same skillet, add the garlic and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Add the tomato sauce, parsley, tomato paste, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper.
10
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer another 15 minutes.
12
Keep warm until serving.
13
Transfer to a chafing dish and serve with frilly toothpicks.

1154

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Fat

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, and more.

Yes, Spicy Italian 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!

Spicy Italian Meatballs

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