{"id":6967,"date":"2024-07-10T20:17:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T18:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/?p=6967"},"modified":"2025-08-17T17:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T15:51:00","slug":"italian-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/index.php\/italian-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6967\" class=\"elementor elementor-6967\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c036a21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c036a21\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3555c750\" data-id=\"3555c750\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d464b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d464b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h1>Italian Meatballs\n<\/h1><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4942f20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4942f20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe<\/p><p>We&#8217;re diving into the heart of Italian cuisine with a classic recipe that never fails to impress: Authentic Italian Meatballs. These succulent meatballs are a staple in Italian households and are perfect for any occasion, whether it\u2019s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80a070a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80a070a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6969\" alt=\"italian meatballs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.cinnamonandpie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2024_07_10_Meatballs-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0619561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0619561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h1>YOU WILL NEED:<\/h1><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f4c0c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f4c0c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>MEATBALLS<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>250g (1\/2 lb) ground beef<\/li><li>250g (1\/2 lb)ground pork<\/li><li>1 cup breadcrumbs<\/li><li>1 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li><li>2 large eggs<\/li><li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li><li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li><li>1\/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped<\/li><li>1 tbsp basil<\/li><li>1 tbsp oregano<\/li><li>1 tbsp marjoram<\/li><li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>SAUCE<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>1L (33 oz) of tomato passata<\/li><li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li><li>1 tbsp butter<\/li><li>a handful of fresh basil<\/li><li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f62251 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6f62251\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/5HoB-LSMtnM&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeba5bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eeba5bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-primary-font-family ), Sans-serif\">DIRECTIONS:<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff45e85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff45e85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"border: 0px solid #e3e3e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tw-prose-bold);\">Prepare the Meatball Mixture:<\/span>&nbsp;In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, saut\u00e9ed onion, parsley, basil, oregano and marjoram. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use your hands to mix everything until well combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat to keep the meatballs tender.<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px solid #e3e3e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent;\"><span style=\"color: var(--tw-prose-bold); border: 0px solid rgb(227, 227, 227); --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; font-weight: 600;\">Shape the Meatballs:<\/span>&nbsp; Using your hands or a scoop, form the meat mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px solid #e3e3e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent;\"><b>Cook the Meatballs:<\/b>&nbsp;Heat vegetable oil in a large non stick fry pan over medium high heat. Add the meatballs and brown all over &#8211; about 3 &#8211; 4 minutes. Remove from oil.<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px solid #e3e3e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent;\"><span style=\"border: 0px solid #e3e3e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tw-prose-bold);\"><strong>Prepare the Sauce<\/strong>: <\/span>Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the passata and bring to a simmer. Add the basil and&nbsp; season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px solid #e3e3e3; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent;\"><b>Combine and serve<\/b>: Add the meatballs to the pot of simmering sauce, cover and let the meatballs cook in the sauce for another 15-20 minutes, allowing them to soak up the flavors. We like the meatballs served over creamy mashed potatoes, but you can serve them also over your favorite pasta, or enjoy them on their own with a slice of crusty Italian bread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen. Just prepare the meatballs and sauce separately, freeze, and then combine and heat when ready to serve.&nbsp;<br><\/p><p>There you have it \u2013 a simple yet irresistible recipe for Authentic Italian Meatballs. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home, bringing the flavors of Italy to your table. Enjoy and Buon Appetito!<br><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italian Meatballs Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe We&#8217;re diving into the heart of Italian cuisine with a classic recipe that never fails to impress: Authentic Italian Meatballs. 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