Indulge in the savory taste of Three Animal Italian Meatballs made with a blend of pork, beef, and veal. This classic Italian dish is perfect for a comforting meal with pasta or as an appetizer. These juicy meatballs are seasoned to perfection and cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cans (14 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, beef, and veal.
- Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the meatballs back into the skillet.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta or as an appetizer.
- Enjoy your Three Animal Italian Meatballs!
Interesting Facts
Italian meatballs traditionally use a mixture of meats for added flavor and texture.
The combination of pork, beef, and veal creates a perfect balance of taste in these meatballs.
These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.