Italian Meatballs Venice Italy

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Juicy Italian Meatballs Venice Italy Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 slices Italian bread , broken into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg , lightly beaten
1 lb beef mince , finely ground
6 tablespoons freshly grated grana padano cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon oregano

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
482
Sugar
4g
Fat
35g
These Italian meatballs Vermont are easy to make and packed with flavor. The addition of grana padano cheese and garlic make these little meatballs a perfect combination of umami flavors that will melt in your mouth. These meatballs hail from Venice, Italy, where the food is always delicious and full of flavor. They make a perfect main dish for lunch or dinner that can be prepared in advance and reheated as well. With this recipe, you can easily make healthy meatballs at home that are tasty and nutritious.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 200C or 400F
2.In a large bowl, combine bread and milk mix together well and let sit for 10 minutes.
3.Add in parsley, garlic, salt, egg, beef mince, grana padano cheese, black pepper , oregano, and mix everything together.
4.After you have mixed every ingredient, form small meatballs with the mixture.
5.Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and drizzle some olive oil over the top.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and golden.

PROS

These Italian meatballs are easy to make, flavorful and ideal for eating by themselves or pairing with a delicious marinara sauce.

They are perfect for meal prepping and leftovers.

CONS

The beef mince is high in fat and calories, so it’s best to not eat them in large quantities.

Also, people with dairy allergies cannot have them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Meat provides a good source of protein, and the beef is a great source of creatine, which boosts your muscle strength.
Oregano may help with digestion and has antibacterial properties.
Garlic has numerous health benefits like boosting the immune system, reducing blood pressure, and helping people fight off common ailments like cold and flu.

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