Authentic Northern Italian Meatballs Recipe

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Authentic Northern Italian Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. Place the chicken stock, onion, garlic and parsley in a blender of food processor and puree.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pureed stock mix, meat, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, red pepper flakes and salt. Combine with both hands until mixture is uniform. Do not over mix.
  3. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put a little olive oil on your hands and form mixture into balls about the size of golf balls. If you prefer bigger or smaller, it will only affect the browning time.
  4. Place 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil a baking sheet. Add the meatballs to the pan (working in batches if necessary). Place the meatballs in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. While the meatballs are browning, heat the marinara sauce in a stockpot over medium heat. Transfer the baked meatballs to the marinara sauce. Stir gently. Simmer for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Serve with a little extra Parmigiano-Reggiano sprinkled on top. Serve alone over spaghetti.
  7. FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS: No matter what method of packing you decide to use, it is important once they have completely cooled, to place the meatballs on a baking sheet and freeze them before packing. You want the meatballs to be independent from one another for ease when you want to use them. If you have a vacuum sealer at home, please proceed packing the meatballs according to the manufacturers directions. If not, place the meatballs in airtight containers or freezer bags. You can pack the meatballs with the marinara sauce after you've frozen them, or you can pack the marinara separate from the meatballs.
  8. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Please see photo gallery for all the different ways I have served these meatballs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 295.92 Kcal (1239 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.99g 15%
Cholesterol 102.34mg 34%
Sodium 1277.36mg 53%
Potassium 951.54mg 20%
Total Carbs 14.75g 5%
Sugars 8.32g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 12%
Protein 34.17g 68%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 14%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 74.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.59 Kcal (350 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.82g 15%
Cholesterol 28.91mg 34%
Sodium 360.84mg 53%
Potassium 268.8mg 20%
Total Carbs 4.17g 5%
Sugars 2.35g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 12%
Protein 9.65g 68%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 14%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 20.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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