Juicy Italian Meatballs Recipe (Our Secret Boiling Method)

Name: Juicy Italian Meatballs Recipe (Our Secret Boiling Method)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs beef mince (organic ); 1 white onion (finely diced); 5 garlic cloves (grated or crushed); 2 eggs; 4 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, for sautéing); 3.5 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted, for sautéing); 1 can chopped tomatoes (14 oz ); 2 cups passata; 3 garlic cloves (crushed or grated); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil (or a few fresh basil leaves); 1/4 small bunch of parsley (finely chopped (optional)); 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup red wine ((optional)); Spaghetti (about 3.5 oz or 100 g per portion); Parmesan (to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

The secret to incredibly juicy Italian meatballs? A quick boil before sautéing! This simple method guarantees tender results in a rich, family-friendly tomato sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:17:04 GMT