How to Make Gluten-Free Italian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian meatballs are a classic comfort food that everyone loves. They're tender, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta or enjoying on their own. And now, with this gluten-free recipe, those with dietary restrictions can enjoy this delicious dish too!

Making gluten-free Italian meatballs is easy and delicious. By using gluten-free breadcrumbs and carefully selecting your other ingredients, you can create a dish that is just as satisfying as the original. Plus, th...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup gluten-free Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • ¼ onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (Optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar tomato sauce, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 18 meatballs

  • Beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Mix bread crumbs in until a paste forms. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, and parsley, and mix with your hands until just combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Measure meatballs using an ice cream scoop. Roll balls with dampened hands and place on the prepared baking sheet
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
  • While meatballs bake, heat tomato sauce in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 786mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 766mg