These fabulous meatballs are low calorie and low fat. Although you would never guess by tasting them. 78 calories, 3 carbs, 3g fats, 8g protein.
I have to tell you, Mr W is not an onion or garlic lover. I know, I know. Strange match for an Italian, so that must tell you how amazing he is. I married him anyway! So, I make some adjustments when I cook for him. Like grating my onion and garlic on a microplane so he doesn't bite into any pieces, but all the flavor is there.
So here is what I did...
Baked Italian Meatballs
2¼ lbs 93% lean ground beef
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup Parmesan grated cheese
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 garlic cloves, minced (or grated on a microplane)
1/2 small onion, minced (or grated on a microplane)
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper (fine grind)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, scoop out meat and place on baking sheet.
After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls. TIP: If you lightly wet your hands the meatballs will form better and crack less. Put in oven on 400° for 20-25 minutes (for 2 trays).
Remove and transfer to sauce or serve immediately.
YIELD: 30 meatballs
What a fabulous meal. I don't make this often because of the calories involved. I'll have to give your recipe a try. It is definitely better for you than the one I use. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I found you, looks like I am going to find lots of great recipes like this one. Looks delish. I could simple eat meatballs with no pasta myself!
ReplyDeleteDonna, your sauce smelled so good last night. Seriously, I thought I had a good recipe, but I'm trying yours next time. And the meatball I tried was delicious as well. Be sure to thank your wee one for sharing her meal with me.
ReplyDeleteI'd switch out the ground beef for turkey and it'd be the perfect meal for me! I can't believe your experiencing 112 degrees! It rained here yesterday and it's totally gloomy today.
ReplyDeletePerfect meatballs! I haven't made meatballs in a long time. Too long. I'll give your recipe a try next time :)
ReplyDeletethis looks delicious
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ALWAYS looking for new, delicious meatball recipes! These sound SPOT ON as far as what I would want to eat with my pasta! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. I love that I can have spaghetti and meatballs and stick with a low-cal diet! I just hopped over to your Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce and it's definitely going on my menu...it sounds amazing! I can imagine that it has such depth of flavor...and it seems so easy!
ReplyDeleteYour meatballs sound wonderful...just the way I like them. It's gotten to the point in the summer when I'm tired of grilling and a pot of meatballs and sauce sounds so inviting! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you bake the meatballs - delicious sauce -
ReplyDeleteMary
perfect looking dish
ReplyDeleteThese are making my mouth water! We love meatballs and I like to make extra for sandwiches, pizza etc. These sound wonderful and I love you slow roasted tomato sauce! Thanks, Chris
ReplyDeleteCan you just come on over and make these for me tonight. They look like heaven to this pasta lover! I am not sure if I could even leave some for the family! Wow, i love your flavors and your method. Mine is a tad different- trying this out and very soon!
ReplyDeleteI love love love meatballs! I was going to make spaghetti and pre-made meat balls tomorrow night for dinner bc I can never find a good recipe! DEF. going to try yours instead!
ReplyDeleteWe just started following you! Cannot wait for some good Italian cooking!
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YUM! My meatballs are similar to yours, but I leave the onion out since I put so much in my gravy =P I just pan fry them and then simmer them in the Italian gravy for a few hours. Heaven! I love meatballs! Yours look absolutely delish =)
ReplyDeleteWe have very similar meatball recipes! I love that you bake them. I really need to try that. I love the thought of having a much easier clean up. Your meatballs look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI use ground turkey instead of beef. Is there a post for your sauce?
ReplyDeleteWe used the Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2011/06/oven-roasted-tomato-sauce.html
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