Homemade Italian Meatballs

I make the Meatballs and the Classic Marinara at the same time I generally double or triple the recipe and freeze for future use. if you love garlic feel free to add more.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Soak the bread in 1 cup of milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze dry.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, the beaten egg and mix in the other ingredients.

Step 3

Knead the mixture with both hands. Keep at it until all the ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

Step 4

Shape into 2-in. balls or larger if you like

Step 5

Option 1 -If you are making the Marinara at the same time- Place into Marinara Sauce to cook - adds flavor to the Marinara but the meatballs are dryer and grey in color OR Cook the meatballs completely in a pan, you can add the juice from the meatballs to the marinara if you are making it at the same time

Step 6

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Step 7

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add the meatballs and heat through.