Cheesy Italian Meatballs Recette

These cheesy Italian meatballs, inspired by a Dairy Australia cookbook, are a family favorite! Juicy meatballs bursting with cheddar cheese simmer in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Préparation 20 min

Cuisson 50 min

Calories 276.8 kcal

Protéines 47g

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Ingrédients pour Cheesy Italian Meatballs

Olive Oil
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped onion
Garlic Cloves
28 ounces (794g) passata (crushed tomatoes)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup water
Lean Ground Beef
Fresh Breadcrumb
Flat Leaf Parsley
1 large egg
Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Comment préparer Cheesy Italian Meatballs

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-based casserole dish over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
Cook for 2 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 28 ounces (794g) passata (crushed tomatoes), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 pound (454g) ground beef or Italian sausage, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, salt and pepper to taste.
Gently knead the meatball mixture with your hands until well combined but not overmixed. Shape into 1-inch golf ball-sized meatballs. Stuff each meatball with 1/2 inch cube of cheddar cheese, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
Gently add the meatballs to the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve the meatballs over your favorite pasta (spaghetti is recommended), sprinkled with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with a side salad or seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

23g

Carbs

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes European Italian Mediterranean The Americas American Fall Recipes One Pot Meals

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Main Dish Beef European Italian Dietary Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Meat

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Cheesy Italian Meatballs ?

Cheesy Italian Meatballs prend environ 70 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 50 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Cheesy Italian Meatballs ?

Cheesy Italian Meatballs contient environ 276.8 calories par portion, avec environ 47 g de protéines, 6 g de glucides et 17 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Cheesy Italian Meatballs ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Cheesy Italian Meatballs sont Olive Oil, Carrot, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Passata, Tomato Paste. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.