How to Make Meatballs Divine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatballs Divine is a classic Italian dish that is loved by both kids and adults alike. These succulent, tender meatballs are simmered in a rich tomato sauce, creating a hearty and delicious meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a perfect addition to pasta.

The secret to making truly divine meatballs lies in the combination of high-quality ground meat, aromatic spices, and a flavorful tomato sauce. This recipe is versatile and can be made with a variety of meats such as beef...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 leaves fresh basil, or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • 2 pounds ground beef chuck
  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 cup olive oil for frying
  • 6 cups bottled marinara sauce, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Blend parsley, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, basil leaves, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a food processor until herbs are finely chopped.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent and nearly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir egg mixture, onion, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese together in a large bowl. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, and fresh bread crumbs to egg mixture; mix. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in oil until seared evenly all around, 4 to 5 minutes per meatball; transfer to a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs in preheated oven until cooked through, 15 minutes.
  • Heat marinara sauce in a large pot over medium heat. Transfer meatballs to marinara sauce using a slotted spoon. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for a least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 1349mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 742mg