Great-Grandma’s Italian Meatballs

Great-Grandma's Italian Meatballs Tips

  

What do you eat with Italian meatballs?

If you’re looking for a side to eat with Italian meatballs, of course a classic pairing is spaghetti and pasta sauce. Use leftover meatballs in a tortellini soup recipe or in our three-cheese meatball mostaccioli recipe.  

Can I freeze meatballs?

You can freeze meatballs if you’d like to save them for later. Here’s how: Bake meatballs according to recipe and allow to cool. Then arrange meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Place meatballs in freezer bags or freezer-friendly containers and store up to 3 months. When you want to use them, take out of the freezer a day ahead of time and allow to thaw overnight in refrigerator.  

What are Italian meatballs made of?

Italian meatballs can be made from different types of meat, but commonly use lean ground beef and then a fattier meat like pork or veal to add richness. Italian seasonings, breadcrumbs, and a binder of egg are typically what make up traditional meatballs, as well, but you can try so many different meatball recipes to change things up! 
Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant