Juicy Italian Meatballs Recipe with Tomato Sauce

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Delicate and juicy Italian meatballs cooked with garlic, parsley, fresh bread crumbs, eggs, pork, veal, and beef can be enjoyed on their own or tossed with spaghetti and tomato sauce.

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Ingredients: Ground beef, veal and pork Parmigiano Cheese Eggs Garlic Breadcrumbs Parsley Seasonings Tomato sauce

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Put the rack in the top third of the oven and turn it up to 425°. Brush some oil on a large baking sheet with a rim.

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Mix the milk and breadcrumbs. Let stand for 10 minutes or so to moisten the breadcrumbs properly. Then, mash it with a fork until it forms a moist, nearly smooth paste.

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Using a fork, thoroughly combine the breadcrumb mixture with the egg, egg yolks, parsley, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.

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Add an equal mix of ground beef, veal, and pork by gently combining with your hands or a big spoon. If not using veal, ad half beef and half pork.

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Make golf-sized balls out of the mixture by rubbing some olive oil on your palms. Place the baking sheet that has been prepared.

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When the meatballs have achieved an internal temperature of 165 F, it’s done. It should bake for about 20 minutes.

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(Optional) Finish in tomato sauce: Simmer tomato sauce in a pot. About 15 minutes into baking, you should see the meatballs take on some color. Drop into tomato sauce and cook for about 10 minutes.

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