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Bartolino's Meatballs Recipe

Experience the legendary taste of Bartolino's Restaurant with this authentic meatball recipe! These juicy, flavorful meatballs are perfect served over your favorite pasta with marinara sauce (find our recipe online!) or nestled in a warm hoagie roll. A family favorite, these meatballs are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 273.7 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bartolino's Meatballs

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter

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How to Make Bartolino's Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 large egg, 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 2 pounds ground beef to the bowl.
  4. Gently mix all ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Shape the meat mixture into 28 meatballs, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  6. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drain off any excess grease.
  9. **Alternative Skillet Method:** Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half the meatballs at a time for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

30g

Carbs

2g

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