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Bobby Flay’s Italian Meatball Recipe

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A comforting and satisfying Italian meatball recipe that is easy to make and versatile for various meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Bake the meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Combine the baked meatballs with the heated marinara sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the meatballs over pasta or in a hoagie for a meatball sub.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat, use dried breadcrumbs for texture, and consider a meat thermometer for doneness.