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