How to Make Meatball Nirvana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatball Nirvana is the ultimate Italian comfort food dish, featuring tender and juicy meatballs smothered in a rich and savory tomato sauce. This classic recipe is a staple in Italian cuisine and has been enjoyed by families for generations. Whether served over a bed of al dente spaghetti or nestled in a warm, crusty sub roll, these meatballs are sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

What sets Meatball Nirvana apart from other meatball recipes is the combination of flavors...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 12 meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, garlic salt, and hot pepper sauce into a large bowl; mix until evenly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve over pasta.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 940mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 513mg