Oven-Baked Sicilian Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Better Homes and Gardens Ingredients:
2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs |
3 tablespoons milk |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil |
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
3 tablespoons dried currants |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 lb bulk sweet italian sausage |
hot cooked spaghetti |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk; let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in egg, cheese, onion, basil, pine nuts, currants, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Add in sausage; mix well.
5. Shape mixture into 24 meatballs; place meatballs in a 15 x 10 inch baking pan.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink; drain off fat; serve with hot cooked spaghetti or if preparing as OAMC, cool meatballs.
7. OAMC-line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper; transfer meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.
8. Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm; place meatballs in a freezer bag.
9. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
10. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and add to your dish of choice until heated through.
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