healthy italian meatballs

(1 RATING)
63 Pinches
Marshfield, WI
Updated on Jun 13, 2011

I wanted meatballs, but low fat, healthy meatballs. I threw this together one day and the results were success. Jim's daughter who is extremely fussy asks for "the healthy meatballs". These have taste and the are perfect in your pasta sauce.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 package sweet italian turkey sausage (jennie-o or turkey store brand)
  • 1 pound ground round or sirlion (some are 98% fat free)
  • 1 - egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk or regular milk
  • 1 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh or grated
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1-2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon basil, fresh chopped (can substitute dried)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (can substitute dried flakes)
  • - olive oil, extra virgin for frying

How To Make healthy italian meatballs

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl add meat, egg and milk. Mix.
  • Step 2
    Add the other ingredients and combine well.
  • Step 3
    Roll into meat balls about the size of a walnut or preferred size. Brown lightly in olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Step 4
    Transfer to you favorite pasta sauce and simmer for a half hour to and hour.

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Category: Beef
Category: Turkey
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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