
<p>I absolutely love Italian food, and even though in Italy you don&#8217;t really see spaghetti and meatballs in a menu you can still make that combination here in the States. This recipe is one of my favorites, you can make meatball subs, or just your old fashioned spaghetti and meatballs meal.</p>



<p><strong>What you’ll need:</strong></p>



<p>Medium size mixing bowl<br>Measuring cups and spoons<br>Rubber spatula<br>Medium size deep pan</p>


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				<h2 class="recipe-card-title">Italian Meatballs</h2><span class="recipe-card-author">Recipe by Carol</span><span class="recipe-card-course">Course: <mark>Dinner, Appetizers</mark></span><span class="recipe-card-cuisine">Cuisine: <mark>Italian</mark></span><span class="recipe-card-difficulty">Difficulty: <mark>Easy</mark></span></div><div class="recipe-card-details"><div class="details-items"><div class="detail-item detail-item-0"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-food" style="color: #6d767f;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Servings</span><p class="detail-item-value">4</p><span class="detail-item-unit">servings</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-1"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-clock" style="color: #6d767f;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Prep time</span><p class="detail-item-value">15</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-2"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-cooking-food-in-a-hot-casserole" style="color: #6d767f;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Cooking time</span><p class="detail-item-value">12</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div></div></div><div class="recipe-card-ingredients"><h3 class="ingredients-title">Ingredients</h3><ul class="ingredients-list layout-1-column"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-603d5063bc5b3" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 lb lean ground beef (I like 90/10 lean beef)</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-603d5063bc5b4" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">4-6 cooked and chopped slices of bacon</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-603d5063bc5b5" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tsp dry oregano</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-603d5063bc5b6" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">3 tbsp graded parmesan cheese</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1614631333029567" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced in small cubes 1/2 inch</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-1614631333921572" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tsp garlic powder</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16146314167271133" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tsp salt</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16146314360451254" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16146314528091327" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">4 tbsp fresh chopped basil</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16146328594266294" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 tsp crushed peppers (optional)</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16146316839913365" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tbsp olive oil</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16146314838181492" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 cup of marinara sauce</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-directions"><h3 class="directions-title">Directions</h3><ul class="directions-list"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-603d5063bc5b7" class="direction-step">Combine all ingredients except the marinara sauce and olive oil in a mixing bowl, use your hand to combine all ingredients. The fresh mozzarella will crumble in the mix and that&#8217;s ok<img width="450" height="675" src="https://cookwithcarol.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meatball-4-e1614633753322.jpg" class="direction-step-image" alt="" title="Italian Meatballs" /></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-603d5063bc5b8" class="direction-step">Using your hands begin making the meatballs, the mixture will make about 6 meatballs, they&#8217;ll be a little bigger than a golf ball.<img src="https://cookwithcarol.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meatball-1-750x1019.jpg" title="Italian Meatballs" alt="" class="direction-step-image" /></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-603d5063bc5b9" class="direction-step">On medium heat warm up the olive oil in a deep pan for about a minute and begin browning the meatballs, this should take about 2-4 minutes to brown all sides</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-603d5063bc5ba" class="direction-step">Lower the burner temperature to medium-low and carefully add the marinara sauce in the pan covering as much as you can the meatballs, cover the pan cook for 8-10 minutes.</li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-notes">
					<h3 class="notes-title">Notes</h3>
					<ul class="recipe-card-notes-list"><li>Serve as an appetizer and top it with more parmesan cheese. <br>Meatballs are also great for meatball sandwiches, or with spaghetti.</li></ul>
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<p>Keep any leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.</p>



<p>If you like this recipe and make it, please leave a comment below and tell me what you think! this helps me a lot!</p>



<p>Enjoy!<br>XO, Carol</p>

Italian Meatballs
