Meatballs!
A Fucci family favorite...I hope it becomes a favorite in your family too!
Servings: 5 Large Meatballs
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:
- 1/2 pound Ground Pork
- 1/2 pound Ground Beef
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Parsley
- 3/4 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (optional)
Instructions
- Press Garlic and Mince Parsley. Set aside.
- In a large Mixing Bowl, combine Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Pressed Garlic, Minced Parsley, 3/4 of the Bread Crumbs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Pepper and Lightly Beaten Egg.
- Mix with Hands.
- Slowly add remaining Bread Crumbs until thoroughly mixed. (Note: you do not want it to be dry) (Note: if you want to check seasoning, place a small bit on a plate and microwave. Taste and adjust accordingly)
- Roll meatballs into desired size. (Note: If using lean meat (e.g. 90/10), coat with Olive Oil.)
- Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes, depending on size. (Note: for 5-6 meatballs, cook for about 30 minutes; for 12-16 meatballs, cook for about 20 minutes.)
- Transfer Meatballs to the sauce and finish cooking in the sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2.6mg