BLONDIE'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN PASTA SAUCE

Name: BLONDIE'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN PASTA SAUCE
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 lb italian sausage, casing removed or bulk; 4 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 medium (about 1 cup) sweet yellow onion, finely minced; 2 tsp caraway seeds, toasted in a dry pan till aromatic; 3 Tbsp italian seasoning; 1 Tbsp dried basil; 2 1/2 c fresh breadcrumbs; ~or~; 1 1/4 c dried bread crumbs; 3/4 c milk, tomato juice, or beef broth; 3 large eggs, slightly whisked; 1/2 c parmesan cheese (in the green can @ the grocery); BLONDIE'S LIGHT AND EZ SPAGHETTI

By Blondie Pussycat
@blondie8080

I learned how to cook meatballs from a friend several years ago. I didn't write down the measurements, but this is how I make mine.

THE SAUCE RECIPE IS POSTED ON JAP. It is delish!

Rating:

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Serves:

6-8

Prep:

40 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 20 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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2 lb

lean ground beef
1/2 lb

italian sausage, casing removed or bulk
4 clove

garlic, finely minced
1 medium

(about 1 cup) sweet yellow onion, finely minced
2 tsp

caraway seeds, toasted in a dry pan till aromatic
3 Tbsp

italian seasoning
1 Tbsp

dried basil
2 1/2 c

fresh breadcrumbs
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~or~
1 1/4 c

dried bread crumbs
3/4 c

milk, tomato juice, or beef broth
3 large

eggs, slightly whisked
1/2 c

parmesan cheese (in the green can @ the grocery)
BLONDIE'S LIGHT AND EZ SPAGHETTI

How to Make BLONDIE'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN PASTA SAUCE

Step-by-Step

In a large bowl, place meats.
Prepare veggies and seeds as directed in ingredients list. Add to meat. Also add seasonings, bread crumbs, liquid (milk, juice, or broth), eggs and parmesan to bowl.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Fold ingredients together with hands, until well incorporated. Form into large meatballs (about the size of whole tangerines.) Place on cookie sheet with sides to avoid an oven grease fire.
Bake for 15 minutes. Turn once and bake for 10 minutes. They WILL NOT be totally done. Simmer in sauce for for 30 minutes.

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BLONDIE'S LIGHT AND EZ SPAGHETTI