Name: Italian Wedding Soup Meatballs with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup chicken or beef broth; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 12 oz Italian wedding soup mix (optional)

Italian Wedding Soup Meatballs with Tomato-Basil Sauce

Classic Italian wedding soup meatballs simmered in a rich tomato-basil broth, perfect for a comforting meal.

45 minutes6 servings

Method

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
In a large pot, bring broth to a simmer. Add meatballs and marinara sauce. Cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve with Italian wedding soup mix if using.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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