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Zesty Italian Meatballs in Sauce
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Category
Beef, Lamb & Pork
Makes
4 servings
Active Time
25 minutes
Total Time
1¼ hour
Calories
580
Creator
Culinary Genie
These meatballs are so tasty and can be used in a variety of ways…serve as an appetizer, as a main dish over toasted artisan bread, in a hoagie for a meatball sub or over prepared pasta for a classic spaghetti and meatballs. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko bread crumbs. For a dairy-free option, use vegan Parmesan cheese and vegan mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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1 (28 ounce) can no salt added whole Italian tomatoes (San Marzano), undrained
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½ cup water
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½ cup red wine or water
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2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 tablespoons Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blend, divided
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1 pound ground meatloaf mixture (beef, pork and/or veal)
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½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
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½ cup grated pecorino ramono cheese or Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg, beaten
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4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese ball, shredded
Directions
In medium saucepan over medium heat, combine undrained tomatoes, water, wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 1 tablespoon Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blend. Salt as desired. Simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine meatloaf mixture, bread crumbs, pecorino cheese, egg and remaining 1 tablespoon Zesty Italian & Pizza Seasoning Blend. Form into 16 meatballs. Set aside.
Using a potato masher or fork, carefully crush tomatoes in pan. Gently add meatballs to sauce, making sure they are covered with sauce. Bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to a low simmer and continue simmering 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of sauce and meatballs in pan. Remove from heat and let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Serving Size
1 serving
Calories 580,
Total Fat
36 g,
Saturated Fat
14 g,
Cholesterol
155 mg,
Sodium
450 mg,
Carbs
23 g,
Fiber
2 g,
Sugar
7 g,
Protein
34 g